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title: "HMCTS Posession Mediation Services Pilot"
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# HMCTS Posession Mediation Services Pilot

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89656d5b-d7ec-4920-bfc2-fd0682fb0b18

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a supplier for the "HMCTS Possession Mediation Services Pilot" aimed at administering remote mediation for possession cases. This procurement process falls under the services category of justice, with a total contract value of £599,900. The procurement was conducted using an accelerated open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 21st January 2021 and concluding on 31st July 2021. The tender was open for submissions until 16th December 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation services, particularly those that can quickly mobilise and deliver high-quality, value-for-money solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, especially if they possess expertise in mediation and training. Engaging in this pilot project could enhance their market presence and lead to further collaborations with the Ministry of Justice and other agencies.

## Notice

MOJ required a supplier to administer remote mediation to relevant parties involved in Possession Cases, who will have been referred to the service . It is envisaged that the supplier will be responsible for sourcing, training and managing a bank of suitable mediators with appropriate skills and knowledge. The supplier will need to quickly mobilise and provide a high quality value for money national service able to cope with the anticipated demand and within specified time frames. The supplier will be required to provide regular management information to monitor progress, and to work closely with MOJ, MCHLG and any independent party appointed to evaluate the Pilot, which is planned to be conducted alongside live running of the service. It is anticipated the contract will be for a period of approximately 6 months, at which time the Evaluation of the Pilot will determine next steps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63292b19-312a-47c0-8011-17353e330cd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £599,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £599,900 |
| 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 | WESTMISTER, 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 | THE SOCIETY OF MEDIATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63292b19-312a-47c0-8011-17353e330cd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63292b19-312a-47c0-8011-17353e330cd0
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44c01072-7894-46a1-9801-09d702eb2f42
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.justice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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