Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be2-aa99-7309-8e9e-6a7b0c8bd679/prj-16026-tribunal-clerks pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Prj\_16026 - Tribunal Clerks [Ministry of Justice](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-justice) Estimated value £1,800,000 Published 29 Jun 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Ministry of Justice, on behalf of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), is procuring a managed service for the provision of tribunal clerking (Tribunal Assistant) services to support the effective delivery of tribunal hearings. The service will support in-person tribunal hearings across England, including those held in hospitals and community venues, where administrative support is required to enable tribunal panels to operate effectively and minimise the risk of delays or adjournments. The requirement is demand-led and will require the supplier to provide a flexible and scalable workforce model, deploying suitably trained and vetted Tribunal Assistants to support hearings across a geographically dispersed estate, including at short notice. The scope of services will include: Provision of clerking support at tribunal hearings, including coordination of attendees, preparation of hearing rooms, document handling and general administrative support; Management and deployment of a workforce pool to meet variable demand, including short-notice requirements; Support for hybrid hearings, including administration of equipment and remote access arrangements where required; Provision of a digital booking and management platform to enable HMCTS to create, manage and monitor bookings, including real-time visibility of filled and unfilled assignments, and auditability of activity; Provision of management information and reporting to support performance monitoring, including fulfilment levels, workforce availability and service delivery outcomes; Administration of timesheets, expenses and invoicing processes aligned to agreed assurance and validation requirements. The service is expected to expand to support additional tribunal jurisdictions during the contract term and will require a delivery model capable of scaling to increased volumes. The procurement will be conducted via a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing Framework (Lot 1 – Admin and Clerical).The estimated total contract value is approximately £1.8 million (excluding VAT) over a contract term of up to three years. The contract will operate on a demand-led basis, with no guarantee of volume or spend. Read full description ## CPV classification Office-support services General public services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06bebf-2026-06-29T09:42:10+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06bebf-2026-06-29T09:42:10+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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