--- title: "Supply of administrative clerks for tribunal services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec80" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ec80" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec80.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec80.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2025-03-13" --- # Supply of administrative clerks for tribunal services Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec80 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ec80) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec80.json) ## Summary In a recent procurement process, the Ministry of Justice has completed the awarding of a contract for "Supply of administrative clerks for tribunal services." This contract falls under the "Law-courts-related administrative services" category within the services industry. The main locations for service delivery are hospitals across England, particularly for Mental Health Tribunals. Key dates include the contract signing on 17 February 2025, with a duration of 12 months and an option for an extension of an additional 12 months if needed. The procurement method utilised was limited due to extreme urgency, bypassing the standard competitive tendering procedures to ensure continuity of service. Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £1,000,000, with provisions for continuous improvement of services. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal or administrative services, particularly those with expertise in handling tribunal processes. Companies that can offer flexible, high-quality clerical support might find similar opportunities attractive, especially if they can manage rapid deployment to various locations as dictated by the tribunal's needs. Given the urgency and the importance of uninterrupted service delivery, businesses capable of providing reliable, timely staffing solutions are especially well-suited to compete for these types of contracts. ## Notice The Supplier will provide staff that attend specified venues and clerk Tribunal services. This ad-hoc support enables HMCTS panels to carry out their Judicial duties and is a vital element of the tribunal process. Supply is determined by the number and location of hearings listed by the tribunal which varies and is dependent on receipt of applications/referrals. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract is for the provision of tribunal clerking services. The Supplier will provide staff that attend specified venues and clerk Tribunals. This ad-hoc support enables HMCTS panels to carry out their Judicial duties and is a vital element of the tribunal process. Supply is determined by the number and location of hearings listed by the tribunal which varies and is dependent on receipt of applications/referrals. Mental Health Tribunals specifically are held in hospitals across England to minimise the disruption to vulnerable patients applying for their detention to be independently reviewed. The contract is being awarded to Hays Recruitment Ltd under regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This award is being made due to the need to provide continuity of service, under "extreme urgency" whilst controlling the risk of service continuity and the cost of change. The contract has been awarded for 12 months, with the options for an extension of up to a further 12 additional months, to enable a compliant procurement process to be undertaken. The anticipated life time value of the contract is PS1,000,000, with a proportion of that sum being ring fenced for continuous improvement to the service. ### Procurement Information This contract is for the provision of tribunal clerking services. The Supplier will provide staff that attend specified venues and clerk Tribunals. This ad-hoc support enables HMCTS panels to carry out their Judicial duties and is a vital element of the tribunal process. Supply is determined by the number and location of hearings listed by the tribunal which varies and is dependent on receipt of applications/referrals. Mental Health Tribunals specifically are held in hospitals across England to minimise the disruption to vulnerable patients applying for their detention to be independently reviewed. The contract is being awarded to Hays Recruitment Ltd under regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This award is being made due to the need to provide continuity of service, under "extreme urgency" whilst controlling the risk of service continuity and the cost of change. The contract has been awarded for 12 months, with the options for an extension of up to a further 12 additional months, to enable a compliant procurement process to be undertaken. The anticipated life time value of the contract is PS1,000,000, with a proportion of that sum being ring fenced for continuous improvement to the service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009127-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009127-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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