How to win: prj_16438 - Legal Publications Framework Agreement 2027

About this contract

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/

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Ministry of Justice scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £26,000,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 22 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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