Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Telephone
+44 02033343555
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Online Support and Advice Grant (OSAG Legal Support)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Ministry of Justice are pleased to share this potential grant opportunity regarding the upcoming commission of the Online Support and Advice Grant. The Government are committed to delivering swift access to justice for all who seek it and ensuring that citizens can obtain supportive resources, which the grant will enable.
The purpose of this potential grant is to ensure that litigants in person, as well as individuals who are supporting litigants in person, and not-for-profit organisations, have access to a wide range of online legal support and advice in relation to a range of civil, family and tribunal (CFT) problems via one digital service or tool.
The online service will enable such individuals and organisations to navigate the justice system and sufficiently prepare for court proceedings where necessary. The service will be widely signposted to and is expected to be user-friendly and easily accessible.
The fund will be open to providers who have the capability to deliver this service and is valued at approximately £130,475-£200,000. Suppliers can bid as a single entity or as a Consortium. The funding period will commence in April 2024, and is anticipated to last for twelve (12) months with possibility for extension. The project milestones are as follows:
Market Engagement Event - 9th January 2024
Competition Live Date - 15th January 2024
Deadline for Clarification Questions - 5th February 2024
Competition Deadline - 12th February 2024
Contract award and outcome confirmed -- March 2024
Commencement of Fund- April 2024
Suppliers interested can register through the Jaggaer e-sourcing portal ( https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) and by searching the following ITT: ITT_8326 - Online Support and Advice Grant (OSAG Legal Support). This will allow suppliers to be added and to view the content material required for the grant competition, as well as asking clarification questions. Any communications must be done via the Jaggaer E-Sourcing Portal.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £130,475
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
nationwide
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Ministry of Justice are pleased to share this potential grant opportunity regarding the upcoming commission of the Online Support and Advice Grant. The Government are committed to delivering swift access to justice for all who seek it and ensuring that citizens can obtain supportive resources, which the grant will enable.
The purpose of this potential grant is to ensure that litigants in person, as well as individuals who are supporting litigants in person, and not-for-profit organisations, have access to a wide range of online legal support and advice in relation to a range of civil, family and tribunal (CFT) problems via one digital service or tool.
The online service will enable such individuals and organisations to navigate the justice system and sufficiently prepare for court proceedings where necessary. The service will be widely signposted to and is expected to be user-friendly and easily accessible.
The fund will be open to providers who have the capability to deliver this service and is valued at approximately £130,475-£200,000. Suppliers can bid as a single entity or as a Consortium. The funding period will commence in April 2024, and is anticipated to last for twelve (12) months with possibility for extension. The project milestones are as follows:
Market Engagement Event - 9th January 2024
Competition Live Date - 15th January 2024
Deadline for Clarification Questions - 5th February 2024
Competition Deadline - 12th February 2024
Contract award and outcome confirmed -- March 2024
Commencement of Fund- April 2024
Suppliers interested can register through the Jaggaer e-sourcing portal ( https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) and by searching the following ITT: ITT_8326 - Online Support and Advice Grant (OSAG Legal Support). This will allow suppliers to be added and to view the content material required for the grant competition, as well as asking clarification questions. Any communications must be done via the Jaggaer E-Sourcing Portal.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £130,475
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Possibility for extension a further 6 months valued between £65,000-£100,000.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Organisations (Including all members of a consortium) must be a charity or institution (other than a charity) which is established for charitable, benevolent or philanthrophic purposes.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 February 2024
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
Breton, English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 March 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 January 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Lucinda Carty
London
Country
United Kingdom