Legal E-disclosure Platform

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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AwardUpdate

24 Jun 2026 at 08:53

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the 'Legal E-disclosure Platform' is being managed by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), based in Manchester, England. This contract, with a focus on providing computer platforms, falls under the services category of the industry classification. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This process was at the award stage as of June 2026, with the most recent contract extension dated until 30th December 2026. The initial tender process concluded on 24th September 2025, and the contract period began on 1st October 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal technology solutions, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive e-disclosure platforms. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. The contract involves supporting Ofsted with litigation tasks and workstreams, making it well-suited for firms experienced in handling complex data management and legal procedures. As the contract was awarded to Anexsys Limited, a large-scale supplier, it suggests that competition may require demonstrable expertise and capability, yet still presents viable prospects for qualified businesses looking to expand their foothold within government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal E-disclosure Platform

Notice Description

The implementation of an e-disclosure platform to support Ofsted in completing the litigation tasks and workstreams required *June 2026: Extended contract until 30.12.2026*

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-185a487a-c82d-438a-be50-a8cb6716d382
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796f7d41-5fcc-4329-9baf-e74ecff64b2a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,739 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,739 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Dec 2026 1-2 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANEXSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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