# Email a Prisoner \(EMaP\) Service 2026 - Probation

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Ministry of Justice](/buyers/ministry-of-justice/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Unilink Software Limited
- Award value: £40,000
- Tender value: £40,000
- Award date: 25 September 2026
- Published: 21 October 2026
- Contract start: 27 September 2026
- Contract end: 26 September 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 047b39f4-f07c-49f4-aee7-1489dfaf24ea-918607
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cdf9052-667c-442f-8228-8d22f42dc178

## Description

Provision of a secure digital messaging platform for Probation users to communicate with offenders in custody, including associated hosting, support, maintenance and account management services

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/047b39f4-f07c-49f4-aee7-1489dfaf24ea-918607)