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Provision of eDiscovery platform and document review services for the UK Covid

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:55

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24 Jul 2024 at 13:43

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17 Jul 2024 at 11:41

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06 Oct 2023 at 08:28

Award

29 Sep 2023 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of eDiscovery platform and document review services for the UK Covid" has been conducted by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office in England. The procurement falls under the category of data services, with a focus on delivering a market-leading eDiscovery/eDisclosure platform for legal purposes such as storing, searching, analysing, and processing evidential materials. The contract, valued at £13,793,273, began on 21 July 2023 and is set to end on 20 July 2028. The procurement method used was selective, implemented through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is currently at the award update phase as of 6 October 2023. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs proficient in data and legal services to secure a significant contract with the government. The contract offers a solid foundation for long-term partnerships, given its initial one-year term and potential for three extensions over five years. Businesses specialising in digital platforms for legal processing and data security will find this project aligned with their capabilities, enhancing their portfolio and reinforcing their sector credibility. As the procurement is aimed at SMEs, this provides an advantageous opening for smaller businesses to engage robustly in government contracts and showcase their expertise in providing secure and reliable services.

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Notice Title

Provision of eDiscovery platform and document review services for the UK Covid

Notice Description

Appointment of a single Supplier to deliver a market-leading eDiscovery/eDisclosure platform (a digital platform generally used for legal purposes to store, search, analyse and further process evidential materials and data for onwards secure sharing) This will be the first of 3 possible extensions on a 5 year contract (1 Year initial term, 2+1+1 optional extensions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffd60046-0f5d-4460-bc17-4f0d7f963f07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805f7e7-c709-41aa-b370-42f9edae5539
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,793,273 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,793,273 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2028 Over 5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ SYSTEMS

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