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Epiq Relativity Database Kent

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent

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05 Mar 2026 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Epiq Relativity Database Kent" service has been initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, aimed at renewing their system used by Op Magenta. This selective procurement was accomplished through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with activities centered in Ipswich, East of England. Classified under software-related services, this tender was awarded on 4 March 2026, with a total contract value of £260,800. The industry category involves specialised services related to software, marking its stage as 'award', indicative of contract completion.

This contract with The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the software services industry, particularly those experienced in database management and IT solutions. The involvement of EPIQ SYSTEMS LIMITED, the supplier, highlights the relevance of firms capable of providing sophisticated software-related services to official organisations. Such procurement processes could support business growth by facilitating entry into the public sector market. SMEs and VCSEs may find participation challenging due to the suitability restrictions; however, larger businesses with established expertise could thrive given the technical demands and scale of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Epiq Relativity Database Kent

Notice Description

Epiq Relativity Database renewal This system has been used by Op Magenta since 2019 when it was inherited from the Gosport Independent Panel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54efdd6a-6ba7-42b1-9bfb-109766dd4832
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c13b70f-2114-4236-a062-1aa7e082bce7
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ SYSTEMS, LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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