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Provision of Covid-19 Inquiry File Sharing Platform

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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05 Dec 2024 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed the procurement for the 'Provision of Covid-19 Inquiry File Sharing Platform'. This procurement falls under the services category specifically for database software packages. The contract, valued at £37,000, was awarded to Egress Software Technologies Limited and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, as well as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th June 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2024 and running until 30th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in secure file sharing and data management solutions, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive and large-scale data transfers. Although the procurement method was selective, businesses with presence in multiple UK regions may find similar opportunities advantageous, especially as the demand for secure data solutions grows. While this contract was not earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with robust infrastructures in technology and software development fields could leverage such projects to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Covid-19 Inquiry File Sharing Platform

Notice Description

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry requires a secure file sharing platform for the purpose of transferring data into and out of the Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-343c72c6-4567-4f27-ad39-748f682ec2dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e232e5-691e-46df-b68e-786b2d94df85
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGRESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES

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