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title: "GLD028 2021 - eDisclosure Services - Williams Inquiry - Contract Variation"
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# GLD028 2021 - eDisclosure Services - Williams Inquiry - Contract Variation

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b6eedee-1ae5-454e-9bb6-f2f10bd823ca

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has conducted a procurement process for eDisclosure services related to the Williams Inquiry, seeking comprehensive insights into the Horizon IT computer system's implementation and failures. This tender, titled "GLD028 2021 - eDisclosure Services - Williams Inquiry," falls under the legal services category and was awarded to Epiq Systems Limited. The procurement method used was selective, initiated through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement. The contract commenced on 16 August 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2022, with the total contract value amounting to £43,943.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses in the legal services sector, especially those specialising in eDisclosure and document review. Companies that possess robust capabilities in handling large volumes of documentation and have experience in complex legal inquiries would be well-positioned to compete in this market. The Williams Inquiry represents an essential examination of critical issues, thereby opening avenues for firms to contribute their expertise while potentially enhancing their reputations and client bases in the legal field.

## Notice

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Commercial and Contract Management Directorate (CCMD) acting on behalf of the Government Legal Department (GLD) previously sought quotations against Lot 2 of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement for eDisclosure and Review Services (Reference: RM6203) for the supply of services in a single matter. This particular eDisclosure Services procurement project relates to the Williams Inquiry, led by Sir Wyn Williams , to look into and establish a clear account of the implementation and failings of the Horizon IT computer system over its lifetime and assess whether lessons have been learnt at the Post Office Limited. Variation to Contract Following upload and document processing, the number of documents to be reviewed under the Contract has increased and the variation includes: i) the increased cost of hard copy document processing; ii) the increased hours and charges for the Document Review; and iii) the increased data and charges for that data to be hosted both in and out of review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d5f6ad-52ab-4bb3-b2b6-07ffe3764379 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,913 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,917 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 16:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d5f6ad-52ab-4bb3-b2b6-07ffe3764379
- 26 Aug 2021 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d5f6ad-52ab-4bb3-b2b6-07ffe3764379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d5f6ad-52ab-4bb3-b2b6-07ffe3764379
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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