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Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Document Management System

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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17 Jun 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Document Management System" was conducted by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. This contract focuses on the provision of Relativity One as a Document Management System within the software programming and consultancy services industry, classified under the CPV code 72200000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process concluded on 4th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 5th June 2025 to 5th June 2027. The project encompasses the United Kingdom as well as several international regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. This contract, valued at £3,900,000, has been awarded to Anexsys Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT consultancy and document management sectors, especially those specialising in software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria outlined for the procurement process. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate business growth by expanding service portfolios and increasing market penetration within the public sector. Companies specialising in scalable and innovative document management technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging their expertise to meet the requirements of large governmental inquiries like the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.

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Notice Title

Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Document Management System

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Relativity One as a Document Management System for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e0b3ec3-1e69-46fa-be55-f47beeb3f576
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c72289f-298b-4bdf-b869-b62ec817b6ae
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2027 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

ANEXSYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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