--- title: "Provision of Document hosting for the Infected Blood Inquiry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39c54dd5-cf40-4aea-aba8-7cc40ab7aaff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39c54dd5-cf40-4aea-aba8-7cc40ab7aaff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39c54dd5-cf40-4aea-aba8-7cc40ab7aaff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39c54dd5-cf40-4aea-aba8-7cc40ab7aaff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-03-28" --- # Provision of Document hosting for the Infected Blood Inquiry Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39c54dd5-cf40-4aea-aba8-7cc40ab7aaff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39c54dd5-cf40-4aea-aba8-7cc40ab7aaff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39c54dd5-cf40-4aea-aba8-7cc40ab7aaff.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Document hosting for the Infected Blood Inquiry". The tender, classified under 'Industry specific software package' (CPV code 48100000), entailed a framework call-off arrangement. It involves document hosting services throughout the UK, inclusive of archiving and closure costs, with a contract spanning from 1 May 2024 to 30 June 2025. EPIQ SYSTEMS, LTD. has been awarded the contract, valued at £510,000, as of 10 May 2024, with future requirements and completion procedures already established. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large technology firms specialising in document management and industry-specific software solutions. It is strategically advantageous for enterprises looking to showcase their capability in managing substantial data and supporting high-profile public inquiries. The project scope invites companies demonstrating robust infrastructure, national service coverage, and expertise in secure, scalable document hosting solutions to establish themselves as key providers within the public sector. ## Notice This requirement is for document hosting services for the remainder of the Inquiry. It requires a 5 month contract to meet all future requirements plus archiving and closure costs at the conclusion of the Inquiry. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9645f13-b7c8-48f7-9302-7dee8e6b2212 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 May 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £510,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £510,000 | | 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 | EPIQ SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 28 Mar 2025 at 10:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9645f13-b7c8-48f7-9302-7dee8e6b2212 - 14 Jan 2025 at 09:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9645f13-b7c8-48f7-9302-7dee8e6b2212 - 21 May 2024 at 12:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9645f13-b7c8-48f7-9302-7dee8e6b2212 - 16 May 2024 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9645f13-b7c8-48f7-9302-7dee8e6b2212 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9645f13-b7c8-48f7-9302-7dee8e6b2212 28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/622cefed-efd5-4258-8329-2bc67b8a2ae4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eac331dc-b017-4c23-9829-a876fb94be23 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/630bc3df-1d6d-452c-b54b-e9f724beee79 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94723058-6eed-40c8-982d-7c4dd02a4146 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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