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title: "Researching lawyers' client account systems"
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# Researching lawyers' client account systems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96245272-4693-46f9-9f7d-ad149a38f155

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Researching lawyers' client account systems" to Pye Tait Limited. This research project falls under the social research services category and aims to explore law firms' use of interest generated on client accounts for funding free access to justice activities in England and Wales. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12th January 2024, with the contract period running from 4th March 2024 to 3rd June 2024. The Ministry of Justice is located in London, England, and this tender is particularly suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract award presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in social research services to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice. Companies with experience in conducting research related to legal matters and social welfare programs would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Ministry of Justice's initiative to secure interest for free access to justice activities indicates a commitment to social impact projects, making this contract an attractive prospect for businesses looking to contribute to such causes while expanding their operations. Understanding the specific needs and goals outlined in the tender description will be crucial for businesses aiming to submit competitive proposals and potentially secure future contracts.

## Notice

The MoJ is commissioning research into how law firms currently use the interest generated on their client accounts to inform a broader project exploring the potential viability of a scheme to secure this interest for the funding of free access to justice activities in England and Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d497316d-2a88-4a46-b285-ecbb310a9b72 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 3 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,775 |
| 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 | PYE TAIT LIMITED (TRADING AS PYE TAIT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2024 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d497316d-2a88-4a46-b285-ecbb310a9b72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d497316d-2a88-4a46-b285-ecbb310a9b72
  2nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50829834-95fb-4f37-8267-8dc3b550a41f
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