Award

CS21581 - BEIS - Document review support for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Apr 2022 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the award of contract CS21581 for "Document review support for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry." This legal services contract involves an amount of £1,265,000 and is classified under the legal services industry category. The contract is currently in the award stage, with the award date recorded as 21 March 2022, and the contract period is set to commence on 25 March 2022 and conclude on 31 December 2022. The tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure, and it should be noted that the tender period ended on 18 February 2022.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal advisory services with experience in large-scale inquiry processes. Businesses that focus on creating quality assurance frameworks and documenting legal guidelines will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also register interest, as the procurement process allows for their participation, potentially leading to business growth through collaboration with established authorities like the Inquiry Team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS21581 - BEIS - Document review support for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Notice Description

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS RM6179 - Legal Services Panel .** This is for a Supplier to provide the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry with General Legal Advice Services, The main objectives of The Post Office Horizon are: * Create and implement quality assurance processes so that high quality document reviews are undertaken in accordance with the Document Review Guidelines set by the Inquiry Team. The latter will be shared with the successful suppliers' Review Lead and paralegals. *Work in collaboration with the Inquiry to devise a workflow that will streamline the first phase (and any others) of the document review element of the exercise. Other objectives include: * The Guidelines document will discuss the specific purpose of the document review, detail any relevant background information, and outline the key issues for consideration. * The Inquiry Team will further develop the Document Review Guidelines alongside the Review Lead. * Manage updates and implementation of any changes to this Guidance document when instructed to do so by the Inquiry Team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283571ed-06a5-4598-8f0d-4b553e394d63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,265,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,265,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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