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How to Bid for Ministry of Justice: A Supplier's Guide

Ministry of Justice is one of the most-searched UK public sector buyers — and one of the most-bid-for. This guide covers what the MOJ procures, where they publish opportunities, how their bids are evaluated, and how BidWriter helps you write winning responses.

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About Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice procures prison and probation services, electronic monitoring, court and tribunal services, IT and digital transformation, estates and facilities management, and legal and professional services across HM Prison & Probation Service, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, and Legal Aid Agency.

Where the MOJ Publishes Opportunities

Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder, the MOJ eSourcing portal (Bravo/Jaggaer), and Crown Commercial Service frameworks.

If you're not already monitoring these channels, WinAContract aggregates live opportunities across all UK public sector portals — including Ministry of Justice contracts — so you don't miss anything relevant. Searching is free.

What the MOJ Bids Are Like

Central government procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 is increasingly framework-driven via Crown Commercial Service. Quality typically counts for 60–70% of evaluation, with strong emphasis on social value, accessibility, and value for money.

Evaluation Criteria You'll Face

  • Quality of approach (typically 60-70% weighting)
  • Social value (PPN 06/20, 10% minimum)
  • Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Carbon reduction plan (PPN 06/21 for £5M+)
  • Experience delivering similar contracts
  • Price and value for money

Quality typically weighs 60–80% with price at 20–40%. Bids that score well are specific, evidence-based, and quantified. Generic capability statements rarely win.

How to Write a Winning Bid for the MOJ

The mechanics of writing a winning UK public sector bid are well-defined. The hard part is doing them under deadline pressure across multiple bids in parallel. The strongest playbook for SMEs and lean teams is:

  • Use a structured bid/no-bid framework before committing to write — not every the MOJ opportunity is right for you
  • Read the specification and evaluation criteria carefully — see our guide to writing a winning UK government bid
  • Build a bid library of past responses and evidence so each new bid compounds
  • Use AI bid writing software like BidWriter to generate structured first drafts grounded in your library — saving 60–80% of writing time
  • Run your draft through an evaluator before submission — see our 15 bid writing tips

Should You Use Software or a Bid Consultant?

For most SMEs bidding for the MOJ, software wins decisively on cost. A bid consultant charges £3,000–£10,000 per bid; BidWriter covers unlimited bids at £49–£279/month. See our full AI bid writer vs bid consultant comparison and the 2026 UK bid writing software buyer's guide.

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Sign up to BidWriter Free — no card required, no time limit, 3 AI bid drafts per month included. Combined with free tender discovery on WinAContract, you can find, evaluate, and draft a response to a the MOJ opportunity for £0.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I bid for Ministry of Justice contracts?

Ministry of Justice publishes opportunities via Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder, the MOJ eSourcing portal (Bravo/Jaggaer), and Crown Commercial Service frameworks.. Once you identify a relevant tender, review the specification, the evaluation criteria, and the submission portal. BidWriter helps you import the tender, generate AI-drafted responses for each question, and submit a compliant bid before the deadline.

What does the MOJ typically procure?

The Ministry of Justice procures prison and probation services, electronic monitoring, court and tribunal services, IT and digital transformation, estates and facilities management, and legal and professional services across HM Prison & Probation Service, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, and Legal Aid Agency.

Where does the MOJ publish tenders?

Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder, the MOJ eSourcing portal (Bravo/Jaggaer), and Crown Commercial Service frameworks.

How are the MOJ bids evaluated?

Central government procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 is increasingly framework-driven via Crown Commercial Service. Quality typically counts for 60–70% of evaluation, with strong emphasis on social value, accessibility, and value for money. Specific criteria include: Quality of approach (typically 60-70% weighting); Social value (PPN 06/20, 10% minimum); Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA); Carbon reduction plan (PPN 06/21 for £5M+); Experience delivering similar contracts; Price and value for money.

Can SMEs bid for Ministry of Justice contracts?

Yes. Ministry of Justice runs contracts across a wide value range, including sub-£100,000 opportunities suited to SMEs, frameworks with named SME lots, and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) that allow ongoing SME admission. BidWriter is built specifically for UK SMEs bidding for public sector contracts — free plan available.

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