Award

Digital Interviewing System

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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22 Oct 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service, located in Stratford, London, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Interviewing System" under the industry category of sound and video-recording apparatus. The procurement was part of a framework agreement, utilising a selective method. This tender required the provision of a digital interview recording system for usage in designated rooms, with mobile compatibility for remote recording by officers. The contract, awarded to David Horn Communications Limited, is valued at £229,884 and spans from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the tender period ending on 17 October 2024, and the award published on 22 October 2025. The procurement is classified as services with a specific suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and communications sectors, particularly those specialising in digital recording systems. SMEs experienced in integrating mobile-friendly solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The contract provides a stable, multi-year engagement, allowing businesses to establish a strong foothold and expand their expertise and offerings in governmental technology solutions. Being a call-off from a framework agreement also suggests potential for ongoing opportunities within related procurement initiatives by The Insolvency Service or similar governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Digital Interviewing System

Notice Description

Provision of a digital interview recording system which will provide static recording facilities in designated rooms and provide each investigating officer, the ability to record interviews outside of regional centres via their smart mobile phone.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1763d2d9-cd59-49a8-8549-9ee545a70f8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66267755-9b3e-4992-8d54-0e308e29ee5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,884 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,884 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@insolvency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVID HORN COMMUNICATIONS

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