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Awarded Contract - e-Disclosure services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Mar 2024 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for e-Disclosure services related to the Cranston Inquiry. The contract is valued at £384,930 GBP and involves IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Epiq Systems Ltd will provide the services under Lot 2 of the RM6336 framework. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 6th February 2024 to 5th February 2025, with the tender period ending on 6th February 2024. The location for the service delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Companies with experience in e-Disclosure services and a capability to provide end-to-end solutions using the Relativity platform would be well-suited to compete. Despite the procurement method being selective, the contract offers potential for growth and collaboration in the specified services category. Businesses interested in providing services to public inquiries and inquiries chaired by legal and administrative teams can leverage this contract to expand their offerings and establish valuable partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded Contract - e-Disclosure services

Notice Description

The contract is to provide eDisclosure services to the Cranston Inquiry, an independent non-statutory inquiry led by Sir Ross Cranston, into events on 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people died attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat (the Inquiry). The project will see Epiq delivering eDisclosure services to the Inquiry using the Relativity platform. Epiq will provide a full end-to-end eDisclosure service under Lot 2 of the RM6336 framework, including training and support, oversight and document review. This will enable Full Participants to the Inquiry to securely upload large volumes of documents and other material, for it to be reviewed and sorted and disclosed amongst other participants, the Inquiry Chair and his legal and administrative teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cffbe2d9-d43b-4c11-89ab-52423079a108
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d2ff5ed-34dd-4905-8c6e-27d89a73166c
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

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
£384,930 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£384,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2024 - 5 Feb 2025 1-2 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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