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Cranston Inquiry (small boats)

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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16 May 2024 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for the "Cranston Inquiry (small boats)" contract, focusing on investigating the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel. The contract, classified under legal services with CPV code 79100000, is valued at £11,047 and was awarded to Altlaw EDiscovery Limited. This tender, located in London with a postal code of SW1H 9GL, proceeded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract award date on 9 May 2024, with the contract period running from 10 May 2024 to 31 December 2026.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale companies specialising in legal services. Although it may not directly benefit SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the importance of being part of framework agreements to access selective procurement opportunities. Companies like Altlaw EDiscovery Limited, with expertise in legal eDiscovery services, are well-suited to compete and deliver on such contracts, leveraging their capabilities to contribute to significant governmental inquiries and projects.

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Notice Title

Cranston Inquiry (small boats)

Notice Description

The Cranston Inquiry was established to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee41ca87-466c-40ec-916e-96f550ec1f66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f3b9b1-a5d3-4646-a96a-847742c91d11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£11,047 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,047 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTLAW EDISCOVERY

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