---
title: "National Witness Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c045"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c045.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2024-11-26"
---

# National Witness Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c045

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking tenders for the National Witness Service, a project under the category of Legal advisory and information services. This open procedure is focused on providing support for witnesses in courts across England and Wales. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions on 27th January 2025, followed by the awarding period starting on 28th January 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2030. Interested parties are required to submit their tenders electronically or in written form in English.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive support to court witnesses. Companies experienced in handling large-scale service delivery within the judicial system would be well-suited for this opportunity. With a contract value of £56,758,261, it offers substantial business potential, ensuring sustained engagement and revenue over several years. The Ministry of Justice, headquartered in London, is overseeing this procurement, providing a trustworthy partnership for the selected contractor.

## Notice

Provision of National Witness Service via grant competition

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of support for witnesses in courts across England and Wales

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038233-2024 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,758,261 |
| Lots value | £56,758,261 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038233-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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