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eDisclosure Services Thirlwall Inquiry Z2312029

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed a selective procurement process for eDisclosure Services related to the Thirlwall Inquiry, identified by tender number GLD018 2024. The contract, awarded to EPIQ SYSTEMS, LTD., is valued at £11,332. The contract commenced on 6 June 2024 and will run until 30 June 2025. The procurement, falling under the Legal services category (CPV code 79100000), involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The primary delivery location is in London, with postal code SW1H 9GL.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling documentary evidence for inquiries. While the procurement specifically did not target SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the importance of partnerships with large scale legal service providers. Businesses capable of providing robust eDisclosure services can find avenues for growth through similar government contracts requiring specialised legal and documentary support.

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Notice Title

eDisclosure Services Thirlwall Inquiry Z2312029

Notice Description

The DHSC is a core participant in the Inquiry, and has been asked to provide documentary evidence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72027112-5f21-4368-a4ca-654e2634e075
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4819c91-02e6-469a-8c6f-091182fd15af
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

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,332 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 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

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

EPIQ SYSTEMS

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