Justice-wide Intermediary Services - Preliminary Market Engagement
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the legal services and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Judicial Reform and Anti Corruption. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 100.0 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 services in the legal services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. 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 MoJ is currently exploring the future of intermediary services provision and conducting preliminary market engagement, prior to any procurement process.
This notice is published for transparency purposes in accordance with the Procurement Act (2023) and does not constitute the commencement of a procurement.
The MoJ is exploring how these services may be delivered across the Ministry and the wider justice sector. Services being considered include those currently provided under the HMCTS Appointed Intermediary Services Frameworks (HAIS) and the Witness Intermediary Scheme (WIS), in addition to ad hoc intermediary services provided to support His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the Parole Board.
You can find out more about the current HAIS arrangements at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmcts-intermediary-services#about-hmcts-intermediary-services
You can find out more about the current Witness Intermediary Scheme at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ministry-of-justice-witness-intermediary-scheme
Intermediaries are impartial communication specialists whose primary responsibility is to enable complete, coherent and accurate communication with vulnerable witnesses, defendants and parties in the justice system, in order to improve the quality of evidence and facilitate the vulnerable person’s understanding and participation in the proceedings.
The role of an intermediary includes making an assessment and reporting, orally or in writing, about the communication needs of the vulnerable person and the steps that should be taken to meet those needs. It also includes implementing those measures, at a court hearing or interview, for example at a solicitor’s office or police station.
No response is required from interested parties regarding this notice, however expressions of interest can be submitted to intermediariesproject@justice.gov.uk to receive instructions on how to access market engagement materials published to date.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 046374-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Justice has issued 584 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 80 currently open and 420 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 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 046374-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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 Services contract in the Law & Legal Services 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 £100,000,000 - £100,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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