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E-signature tool

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service, based in London, England, recently completed a procurement process under the title "E-signature tool". This contract aimed to acquire a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic signature licence tool for at least 800 users, facilitating legal documentation and certification services. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key timelines include the tender period that ended on 16 January 2026, with the contract spanning from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2027. The awarded supplier is Node4 Limited, a large-scale business, with the contract valued at £63,900.28.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital signature solutions, particularly those focusing on legal documentation services. While a large supplier has been chosen, the tender invited small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, indicating an accessible entry point for agile companies able to offer innovative solutions and tailor-made services. Businesses with expertise in scalable digital tools for legal services would find this market lucrative, given the growing demand for efficient e-signature solutions within the public sector.

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Notice Title

E-signature tool

Notice Description

Procurement of a COTS E-Signature Licence Tool for a minimum of 800 users, which will allow letters and documents to be issued to internal and external customers for electronic signature. Minimum advanced signature type required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8dc14ad-6b87-4f59-a375-34e032f67312
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7e73ed-d8fc-4710-a408-30a4dc6d6b05
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 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

NODE4

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