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Thirlwall Inquiry Digital Service e-Disclosure

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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05 Mar 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a selective procurement process for a digital e-disclosure service, titled "Thirlwall Inquiry Digital Service e-Disclosure". This contract, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48000000), involves the provision of a document hosting platform for the Thirlwall Inquiry. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, will be delivered at Quarry Hill in Leeds (LS2 7PD), United Kingdom, and is scheduled to run from 1st March 2025 to 29th October 2025. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with key procurement and contract dates finalized in early March 2025.

This digital service tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology and legal information management sectors, particularly those capable of providing secure and reliable document hosting solutions. Companies with experience in handling large-scale digital inquiries and those versed in software and information systems will find this contract particularly fitting. Although the procurement method was selective and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses positioned on relevant frameworks will benefit from such government contracts, owing to the substantial contract value and clear scope for showcasing their expertise in critical national inquiries.

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Notice Title

Thirlwall Inquiry Digital Service e-Disclosure

Notice Description

Document hosting platform for the Thirlwall Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d070536e-1dfd-4984-92aa-aad95282f749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005adc0c-d60a-4244-b989-2c88e5fbc00f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7PD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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