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title: "Inquiry - Document Management System (Lot 2 - Southport)"
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# Inquiry - Document Management System (Lot 2 - Southport)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cf08c0e-8091-4818-adbd-fc5fffab1ca8

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## Summary

The Home Office has concluded the public procurement process for a Document Management System intended for the Southport Inquiry, classified under the industry category of 'services' with a CPV code 48311100. The awarded contract, valued at £63,280, will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. Initiated under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, this process was in its Award stage as of 20th May 2025. The procurement cycle was completed with the contract period commencing on 21st May 2025 and set to conclude on 21st May 2028.

The successful awarding of this contract to Epiq Systems Ltd, a large-scale entity, highlights business growth possibilities for similar organisations capable of providing comprehensive document management solutions. With the procurement process open to SMEs, this opportunity was particularly suited to businesses specialising in system management and IT services, looking to expand their client base within governmental contracts. The substantial duration of the contract offers a stable revenue stream and a chance for long-term partnerships with the Home Office.

## Notice

Notice for the contract award for a Document Management System for the Southport Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a843acf1-958f-41e5-ac79-69ab9fb4e0e4 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 21 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,280 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIQ SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48311100 - Document management system

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a843acf1-958f-41e5-ac79-69ab9fb4e0e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a843acf1-958f-41e5-ac79-69ab9fb4e0e4
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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