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Legal Case and Evidence Management Hosted Software Solution

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service, based in London, is seeking to procure a hosted case management software solution to enhance the operational delivery of case and evidence management for its Legal Services Directorate. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method employed is selective, with the process being a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender status is complete, with the award announced on 4th February 2026, and the contract period spans from 4th May 2026 to 3rd May 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in the IT sector, particularly those offering specialised software solutions for legal and evidence management. Geoff Smith Associates, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating that similar businesses may find success in future opportunities with the Insolvency Service. The provision of such services enables suppliers not only to augment their portfolios but also to engage with a governmental body, potentially leading to more contracts and steady business growth.

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Notice Title

Legal Case and Evidence Management Hosted Software Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a hosted case management software to support operational delivery of case and evidence management for the Legal Services Directorate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d4f8e9f-51fb-4d26-8b7b-f839a7031cd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c85d862-07c3-4899-affb-9b284a4c115a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£435,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOFF SMITH ASSOCIATES

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