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title: "Legal Aid Agency Bench Model Software Development Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# Legal Aid Agency Bench Model Software Development Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-817a333c-4588-4e39-acd8-8cb74511a79c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract titled "Legal Aid Agency Bench Model Software Development Services" under the industry category of software maintenance and repair services. This tender, which falls under the services category, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 15th October 2024, with its performance period scheduled from 15th October 2024 to 14th April 2027. The contract, valued at £9,960,000, includes delivery to multiple regions, such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and the Channel Islands. The procurement process, now complete, offers significant opportunity for business growth, specifically for SMEs, as indicated in the suitability criteria.

This contract represents a considerable business opportunity for companies specialising in software development and maintenance services. Given the substantial value and long duration of the contract, businesses with robust project management and technical capabilities stand to benefit the most. Companies that are familiar with the Ministry of Justice's requirements and operations would be particularly well-positioned. SMEs that can offer agile and innovative software solutions may find this tender particularly lucrative given the Ministry’s suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises.

## Notice

Software development services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3fc3cf-3172-4ac6-9d83-7d70ea0f6c9e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 14 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,960,000 |
| 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 | OPENCAST SOFTWARE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3fc3cf-3172-4ac6-9d83-7d70ea0f6c9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3fc3cf-3172-4ac6-9d83-7d70ea0f6c9e
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c988c441-8a5a-4e34-a68e-0d2aa3dbec65
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