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title: "Williams Inquiry"
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# Williams Inquiry

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae35ba0a-f8f1-4cd9-b66f-85dd7c53676e

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for the "Williams Inquiry," a high-profile statutory inquiry into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal. The service falls under the legal services industry category and is situated in London, with a delivery address in postcode SW1H 9GL. The award was issued to Epiq Systems Limited via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 12 March 2024, with the contract period running from 13 March 2024 to 6 March 2027. The total contract value is £22,427 GBP.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for large-scale legal service providers specialising in statutory inquiries and handling complex legal matters. Although the contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large firms with established frameworks and capabilities in managing governmental legal projects will find this contract beneficial for growth. It also allows such firms to strengthen their relationship with the Government Legal Department and enhance their portfolio of high-profile legal assignments.

## Notice

A high-profile statutory Inquiry into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f50ba-ebb6-4e3a-b4e7-40577799e09d |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 6 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,427 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,427 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 25 Feb 2025 at 10:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f50ba-ebb6-4e3a-b4e7-40577799e09d
- 29 Oct 2024 at 11:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f50ba-ebb6-4e3a-b4e7-40577799e09d
- 26 Mar 2024 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f50ba-ebb6-4e3a-b4e7-40577799e09d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/703f50ba-ebb6-4e3a-b4e7-40577799e09d
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9922b772-6ecd-444e-b5d4-2a8cd6ed22e6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc53b82a-cba4-4e24-bb5e-4ac8bbc70414

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