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title: "SMS Contract Award"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48f5df81-2c03-4cf4-9d63-00aa1e3f5401"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE."
published: "2019-12-20"
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# SMS Contract Award

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f5df81-2c03-4cf4-9d63-00aa1e3f5401

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, which has awarded the "SMS Contract Award" for the HMCTS Service Management Service Contract located in London, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the category of technical computer support services, with a total value of £16,500,000. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2019 and will extend until 30th November 2021. The contract is currently in the award stage as of 1st November 2019, with a relevant tender period that concluded on 30th November 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and technical support. Companies that are SMEs may find themselves well-suited to compete for such public procurement contracts, given the precedent for smaller entities engaging with larger public sector organisations. The scale of the contract and its focus on technical support suggest that firms with capabilities in technology implementation, service management, and support services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market footprint and establish longer-term relationships with governmental departments.

## Notice

HMCTS Service Management Service Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b1ebee-49e8-43dc-bd0f-1db9406cfcaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b1ebee-49e8-43dc-bd0f-1db9406cfcaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b1ebee-49e8-43dc-bd0f-1db9406cfcaf
  20th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65e3e136-d28a-4339-836d-a3b8101f7ecd
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