prj_16438 - Legal Publications Framework Agreement 2027

Ministry of Justice

Published: Aug 28, 2026

Updated: Aug 28, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the legal services, governance and public administration and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Justice Reform. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 26.0 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 the supply of goods in the legal services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. 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), on behalf of the Judicial Office and the Judicial Library and Information Service (jLIS), is currently exploring the future provision of legal publications, and invites the market to participate in preliminary market engagement prior to any procurement process. The services being considered include those currently provided under the current Legal Publications Framework Agreement, including the supply of printed legal books, journals, subscriptions, and eBooks to support the judiciary and wider justice sector. The Judicial Library and Information Service (jLIS) supports the judiciary by providing access to legal publications, legal information resources and related services required for the effective administration of justice. jLIS sits within the Judicial Office and supports judges and legal advisers across England and Wales. Further information can be found on the Judicial Office Website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/judicial-office and the Judiciary website https://www.judiciary.uk/

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 082326-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has issued 958 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 47 currently open and 662 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Security, Defense & Justice, and Governance & Public Administration. 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: August 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £26,000,000 - £26,000,000. 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 082326-2026 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 Supplies contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.