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title: "Provision of Surety Bonds"
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# Provision of Surety Bonds

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76d2b4a0-720f-4f4f-a365-140535f59344

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Surety Bonds" was initiated by the Ministry of Justice, located at 1st Floor, 5 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP, England. This open tender, classified under the CPV code for financial and insurance services, has a total contract value of £27,000,000 and covers the performance of deputies appointed by the Court of Protection. The contract duration is for four years, with options for an extension of up to 24 months. The tender period ended on June 23, 2016, and the contract began on October 1, 2016, running until September 30, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those offering surety bonds and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement as it caters to their involvement. Competitors may also include larger firms with a strong footprint in the insurance domain. Companies looking to secure contracts with the Ministry of Justice will benefit from exploring this opportunity to expand their business offerings.

## Notice

Provision of Surety Bonds covering the performance of deputies appointed by the Court of Protection. Contract on behalf of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). Additional information: Duration 4 years Extension Options Up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcce4e41-540b-4288-9ec8-62619fb42206 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOWDEN UK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2019 at 09:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcce4e41-540b-4288-9ec8-62619fb42206
- 8 Oct 2019 at 09:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcce4e41-540b-4288-9ec8-62619fb42206
- 3 Oct 2019 at 07:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcce4e41-540b-4288-9ec8-62619fb42206
- 3 Oct 2019 at 07:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcce4e41-540b-4288-9ec8-62619fb42206
- 3 Oct 2019 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcce4e41-540b-4288-9ec8-62619fb42206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcce4e41-540b-4288-9ec8-62619fb42206
  8th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de16bef0-8f54-40e2-bb5c-fa5d9c7f6dbb
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- https://www.justice.gov.uk/
  General address of the contracting authority:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
  Address of the buyer profile:
- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Electronic access to tender information:
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f52b305-1d73-4960-a77e-5d9028debc7c
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f0ac306-1b4c-4b5f-a1c2-d0bb42474d9a
  n/a

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