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title: "Provision of Covid-19 Inquiry File Sharing Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-343c72c6-4567-4f27-ad39-748f682ec2dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Provision of Covid-19 Inquiry File Sharing Platform

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-343c72c6-4567-4f27-ad39-748f682ec2dc

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed the procurement for the 'Provision of Covid-19 Inquiry File Sharing Platform'. This procurement falls under the services category specifically for database software packages. The contract, valued at £37,000, was awarded to Egress Software Technologies Limited and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, as well as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th June 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2024 and running until 30th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in secure file sharing and data management solutions, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive and large-scale data transfers. Although the procurement method was selective, businesses with presence in multiple UK regions may find similar opportunities advantageous, especially as the demand for secure data solutions grows. While this contract was not earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with robust infrastructures in technology and software development fields could leverage such projects to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence within public sector contracts.

## Notice

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry requires a secure file sharing platform for the purpose of transferring data into and out of the Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e232e5-691e-46df-b68e-786b2d94df85 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EGRESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48611000 - Database software package

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 10:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e232e5-691e-46df-b68e-786b2d94df85
- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e232e5-691e-46df-b68e-786b2d94df85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e232e5-691e-46df-b68e-786b2d94df85
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54e6fe27-4639-4e22-9fa1-fed0c7a898c7

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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