--- title: "Possession Mediation Services Pilot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39dd885f-c911-457f-b6f0-2bd2c827110b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39dd885f-c911-457f-b6f0-2bd2c827110b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39dd885f-c911-457f-b6f0-2bd2c827110b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39dd885f-c911-457f-b6f0-2bd2c827110b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE." published: "2020-11-30" --- # Possession Mediation Services Pilot Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39dd885f-c911-457f-b6f0-2bd2c827110b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39dd885f-c911-457f-b6f0-2bd2c827110b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39dd885f-c911-457f-b6f0-2bd2c827110b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is currently seeking to procure "Possession Mediation Services Pilot" to facilitate settlements in possession claims as they progress through court. This initiative falls under the justice services category and is aimed at reducing the burden on the court system, with a minimum contract value of £500,000 and a total value of up to £2,000,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16 December 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 14 January 2021 and run until 31 July 2021, based in London, England. The procurement is being carried out using an open procedure with accelerated time limits due to the urgency stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on housing possession cases. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the mediation and legal services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that possess the requisite skills to manage remote mediation sessions and a flexible workforce to accommodate variations in demand will be well-positioned to engage effectively. The focus on promoting compromise and sustaining tenancies opens the door for businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to mediation, alongside the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including government and court representatives. ## Notice MOJ are looking to procure and pilot a dedicated mediation service to engage with Possession claims as they progress through court, and facilitate settlement without a substantive hearing where possible. This service aims to help further promote compromise to the benefit of all parties, sustain tenancies and manage capacity in the court system, The scope of services includes: - Arranging for remote mediation sessions with parties referred to the service. Mediations to be conducted by a team of mediators with appropriate skills (to be detailed in the Tender Requirements) relevant to the delivery of mediation in possession cases; - Management of these mediators to deliver a professional standard so that the parties involved are clear about the options open to them and any commitments they take on; - Provision of an appropriately skilled flexible workforce to enable fluctuations in volumes to be managed efficiently; and - Working effectively with stakeholders including MOJ, HMCTS, MCHLG and any Independent evaluator appointed to ensure the Pilot operates smoothly. Additional information: Transparency: HM Government requires that tender documentation issued by government departments for contracts exceeding 10 000 GBP over the life of the contract are published online (www.gov.uk/contracts-finder) for the public. The resulting contract shall also be published. 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In such cases the relevant material will in response to FOI requests be examined in the light of exemptions provided for in the Act. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbe783a-cb03-4acd-84b4-6e0a786e04c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75230000 - Justice services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2020 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbe783a-cb03-4acd-84b4-6e0a786e04c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbe783a-cb03-4acd-84b4-6e0a786e04c8 30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk MoJ e-Sourcing Portal - Jaggaer (formerly Bravo) ## Notice URLs - https://ico.org.uk/media/for-organisations/documents/1178/commercial-interests-section-43-foia-guidance.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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