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.
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.
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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–£349/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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