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Provision of Document hosting for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Document hosting for the Infected Blood Inquiry". The tender, classified under 'Industry specific software package' (CPV code 48100000), entailed a framework call-off arrangement. It involves document hosting services throughout the UK, inclusive of archiving and closure costs, with a contract spanning from 1 May 2024 to 30 June 2025. EPIQ SYSTEMS, LTD. has been awarded the contract, valued at £510,000, as of 10 May 2024, with future requirements and completion procedures already established.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large technology firms specialising in document management and industry-specific software solutions. It is strategically advantageous for enterprises looking to showcase their capability in managing substantial data and supporting high-profile public inquiries. The project scope invites companies demonstrating robust infrastructure, national service coverage, and expertise in secure, scalable document hosting solutions to establish themselves as key providers within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Document hosting for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

This requirement is for document hosting services for the remainder of the Inquiry. It requires a 5 month contract to meet all future requirements plus archiving and closure costs at the conclusion of the Inquiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39c54dd5-cf40-4aea-aba8-7cc40ab7aaff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9645f13-b7c8-48f7-9302-7dee8e6b2212
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
L
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
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

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