Award

Document Management Software for the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Document Management Software for the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, utilising an open procurement method. The contract, which falls under the services category, has been awarded to Epiq. The procurement process was completed on the 16th of June 2025, with the contract valued at £1,194,560. The project will take place in the UK, specifically under the region UKM. This opportunity was managed under the Crown Commercial Service framework, specifically the G Cloud 14 Lot 2 for Software.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and implementation of software solutions, particularly those specialising in document management systems. While large companies like Epiq were successful in securing this contract, the tendering process was open, indicating that similar future opportunities may be available for diverse businesses, including SMEs, willing to engage with public service contracts. The involvement as a supplier in such high-profile projects not only promises direct financial gain but also provides an avenue to contribute to significant public sector tasks and enhance company reputation and experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Document Management Software for the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Document Management Software for the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Document Management Software for the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804041
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534445
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79131000 - Documentation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,194,560 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Iain Miller
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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