---
title: "Provision of quality assurance physical covert testing services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2024-07-29"
---

# Provision of quality assurance physical covert testing services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Justice (the Authority) is seeking a supplier for the provision of quality assurance physical covert testing services, specifically to verify current security protocols at HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) entrances across the UK. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as technical testing services (CPV code 71632000). The procurement process is within the tender stage and follows an open procedure method. Key dates include the requirement to submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by 14:00 on 2nd August 2024, with the invitation to view tender documents being issued on 5th August 2024. The total contract value is £600,000, and the initial term is 24 months, with an option to extend for up to an additional 48 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security testing, particularly those with experience in covert physical security across critical national infrastructure. Companies eligible to bid should possess the capacity for near real-time reporting and monthly performance analysis, along with staff cleared to at least CTC level of national security vetting. The contract demands services at approximately 355 HMCTS sites with random testing at 20 sites per month, presenting a continuous workflow and potential for long-term engagement. Suitable companies will need to showcase their ability to deliver meticulous and dynamic testing services whilst adhering to best-practice standards and proposing industry enhancements. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to secure a substantial and multi-year contract with the Ministry of Justice.

## Notice

The Ministry of Justice (the 'Authority') has a requirement for a Supplier to undertake covert physical security search testing ('Covert Tests') to verify the current security supplier's ability to appropriately identify a variety of prohibited items (as agreed with the Authority) at all HM Courts and Tribunals (HMCTS) entrances across the country (approx 355 sites). Interested parties will need to register on the Ministry of Justice Jaggaer portal (link above) and complete and return a Signed NDA. The signed NDA will need to be returned to the Ministry of Justice by 14:00pm on Friday 2nd August 2024. An invitation to view the Tender documents on the Jaggaer portal will be issued out on 5th August 2024 to interested parties who have submitted a completed NDA. NDA form requests and completed forms can be sent to ccmd_hmcts_security@justice.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ministry of Justice ('the Authority') has a requirement for a Supplier to undertake covert physical security search testing ('Covert Tests') to verify the current security supplier's ability to appropriately identify a variety of prohibited items (as agreed with 'the Authority) at all HM Courts and Tribunals (HMCTS) entrances across the county (approx 355 sites). The Authority requires Covert Tests to be carried out at 20 sites per month at random and unpredictable locations. The Supplier will be required to provide access to a secure reporting system to provide near real-time reporting of the Covert Tests and provide monthly performance reports utilising the data captured and recommend improvements to processes. The Supplier will also be expected to provide recommendations on industry best-practice and emerging processes and techniques. Ad-hoc Covert Testing will also be required at various Ministry of Justice Head office buildings across the UK on an occasional basis. These assignments will be site specific, and the format agreed between the Supplier and the Authority. All staff carrying out the Covert tests and those working on this contract must be National Security Vetting cleared to a minimum of CTC level. A Small number of sites will require SC clearance. Suppliers will need to be able to evidence experience in providing covert physical security testing across critical national infrastructure.

Options: Initial term 24 months with the option to extend for a further 48 months.

Renewal: Initial term 24 months (2yrs) and there will be an option to extend for up to an additional 48 months (4 yrs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023660-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023660-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0485a4.json.