Court Funds Office Service - Preliminary Market Engagement Series

Ministry of Justice

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the finance and banking sector, with a focus on Banking and Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 52.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the finance and banking sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), through the Office of the Accountant General (OAG), is preparing to procure a future operating model for the Court Funds Office (CFO) service, which provides banking, investment and funds administration services for clients of the civil courts in England and Wales, including the Court of Protection. The service operates within a highly regulated environment and supports the safeguarding and administration of funds held on behalf of vulnerable court users and children. The procurement is expected to seek a supplier capable of delivering a modern, secure and resilient end-to-end service, including digital customer channels, operational processing, payment and investment administration, systems integration, data migration, service transition and ongoing live operations. A key objective of the programme is to transform the current largely manual and legacy-based service into a streamlined digital service that improves accessibility, efficiency, transparency and user experience for both clients and administrators. The Authority intends to continue engaging with the market to further refine the service requirements, delivery approach and procurement strategy ahead of finalising the procurement approach and future tender requirements.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045859-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has issued 574 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 72 currently open and 418 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Security, Defense & Justice, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 6 countries including Japan, Rwanda, and Liberia. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and JETRO Japan. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Justice in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £52,000,000 - £52,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045859-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.