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Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Document Disclosure 2024-2025

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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09 Oct 2024 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for the "Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Document Disclosure 2024-2025" project, classified under legal services (CPV 79100000). Located in London, the procurement used a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Awarded on 11th September 2024, the contract is valued at £26,800,000 and spans from 11th September 2024 to 11th September 2026. The key task for the supplier, TLT LLP, is to support the Post Office Horizon Inquiry with document review services, aiding in the disclosure and processing of evidence as mandated by the inquiry, chaired by Sir Wyn Williams.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and document review services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, complex legal inquiries. Large firms with expertise in legal document management and review are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Though SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this specific procurement, involvement in such high-profile inquiries can significantly enhance a firm’s portfolio and credibility, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry- Document Disclosure 2024-2025

Notice Description

The Post Office Horizon Inquiry has been tasked with ensuring there is a public summary of the failings that occurred which were associated with the Horizon IT system. The Inquiry, led by the Chair Sir Wyn Williams, was formally launched on 29th September 2020 when the Chair was announced. The supplier is to support the Inquiry in fulfilling its statutory requirement to gather and disclose evidence, through a team of document reviewers. Once hearings are complete, the supplier will continue to provide document review services to the Inquiry until such time when the services are no longer required. The document review team will be assigned documents by the inquiry legal team, and will be processed as one of three tasks, including Duplicate Review, Initial Review, and Quality Assurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f43f82-b413-44e9-9c87-a03bbe2b43a4
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2026 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
buyinglegalservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT

Further Information

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