---
title: "Supply of Packaging materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a42"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Supply of Packaging materials

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a42

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of packaging materials, which are to be used by prison workshops and the HMPPS National Distribution Centre. This procurement is classified under the goods category, with a substantial budget of £4,000,000, aiming to source items such as boxes and pallet boxes. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031, providing a lengthy timeframe for suppliers. The procurement falls above the threshold, indicating a broad scope. Businesses can anticipate a future notice by 30th November 2025, allowing ample time for preparation. The procurement is linked with central government public authority classification and is situated in the UK, with the Ministry’s offices located at 102 Petty France, London.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in packaging materials, particularly those providing boxes and pallet boxes. Companies that meet the procurement thresholds, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should regard this as a potential for long-term engagement given the five-year contract period. The planned status of the procurement indicates early engagement could foster advantageous partnerships. This tender could be particularly suited for businesses with capabilities in large-scale manufacturing and distribution within the UK, providing a reliable supply chain network to government entities. It could serve as a significant growth avenue, potentially enhancing market positioning and increasing visibility within the government contracting space.

## Notice

Supply of Packaging materials used by Prison workshops and the HMPPS National Distribution Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023736-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44617000 - Boxes
- 44619500 - Pallet boxes

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 10:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023736-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023736-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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