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Covid 19 Public Inquiry (Sixth Wave)

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed a public procurement process for the provision of eDisclosure Services related to the Covid-19 Inquiry Sixth Wave. The contract, with a value of £1,169,362.50, was awarded to Altlaw EDiscovery Limited. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 7th February 2023 to 28th July 2027, with the tender period ending on 23rd December 2022. The buying organisation is based in London, England, with the primary procurement category being legal services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing eDisclosure services in the legal industry sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in selective procurement processes like this, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially secure long-term contracts with government agencies like the Government Legal Department, fostering growth and market stability for qualified service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid 19 Public Inquiry (Sixth Wave)

Notice Description

Provision of eDisclosure Services for the Covid-19 Inquiry Sixth Wave

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-716cd154-b22c-44fc-bdf4-924f8457692c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53198c46-496e-4d81-8c3c-aeca4515dc69
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,169,362 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,169,362 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2023 - 28 Jul 2027 4-5 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTLAW EDISCOVERY

Further Information

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