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title: "HMCTS Enhancing Digital Service in Criminal Courts"
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# HMCTS Enhancing Digital Service in Criminal Courts

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d24523a-d7f1-4928-bb93-f8513c43df5f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is enhancing digital services within criminal courts through a procurement process titled "HMCTS Enhancing Digital Service in Criminal Courts." The contract, valued at £38,800,000, is focused on software consultancy services. This procurement process falls under the services industry category and involves a managed digital services provision, encompassing several delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe. Initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement followed a selective method, resulting in the award to Scrumconnect Limited on 31 March 2026. With the procurement now in the award stage, the contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.

The tender for enhancing digital services in criminal courts presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy services, especially those with experience in digital solutions for governmental frameworks. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage their technological expertise and innovative approaches to support the Ministry of Justice's digital initiatives. Those businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in legal and judicial digital services, will find this tender to be an advantageous venture, paving the way for broader industry influence and partnerships with key governmental bodies.

## Notice

The provision of a managed digital services into HMCTS Enhancing Digital Services in Criminal Courts programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2771ae-5759-4dbd-b991-a8028d4defe0 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,800,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCRUMCONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2771ae-5759-4dbd-b991-a8028d4defe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2771ae-5759-4dbd-b991-a8028d4defe0
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/770d70e1-8007-49e2-802b-4caf83408116
  n/a

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