Court Appointed Intermediary Services - Framework Re-Opening April 2026

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Description

This notice relates to the re-opening of framework agreements originally awarded following a procurement exercise conducted under the PCR2015 light tough regime, following a process similar to the open procedure. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is inviting tenders for the provision of Court Appointed Intermediary Services (CAIS), to support vulnerable defendants in the criminal jurisdiction and vulnerable parties and witnesses in the civil, family and tribunal jurisdictions. These services will be provided in courts and tribunals in England and Wales and tribunals in Scotland. Intermediaries facilitate impartial communication to enable complete, coherent and accurate communication between vulnerable people and the courts/tribunals. Intermediaries may be instructed to provide an assessment of a person's communication needs, and provide recommendations on measures that could be put in place by the court to support vulnerable people, young people, children and other individuals who may need assistance during court proceedings. The intermediary may also be required to attend hearings to provide such assistance and support. For the avoidance of doubt, the MoJ is only seeking tenders in re…

Official publications

• Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF) - Lived Experience Engagement Service (Southwest Probation Region)
  Published: 1 September 2026
• Contract Extension - Provision of Compensation Claims Handling Services for HMPPS
  Published: 14 August 2026
• Notice published in error
  Published: 21 July 2026
• Provision of Compensation Claims Handling Services for HMPPS
  Published: 21 July 2026
• Payment In Solution and Direct Debit Services
  Published: 12 February 2026
• Extension to Soft FM Services - North (Cluster) - Modification Notice
  Published: 5 February 2026
• Supply of Protective Body Armour
  Published: 22 January 2026
• Extension to Prison TFM - Work Package C - Modification Notice
  Published: 15 January 2026
• Extension to Prison TFM - Work Package F - Modification Notice
  Published: 15 January 2026
• Extension to Prison TFM - Work Package E - Modification Notice
  Published: 15 January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 12 November 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is £20,000,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Ministry of Justice (United Kingdom).

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