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title: "CS21581 - BEIS - Document review support for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry"
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# CS21581 - BEIS - Document review support for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1a27a4d-9bd9-42e4-9059-10376a327475

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the award of contract CS21581 for "Document review support for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry." This legal services contract involves an amount of £1,265,000 and is classified under the legal services industry category. The contract is currently in the award stage, with the award date recorded as 21 March 2022, and the contract period is set to commence on 25 March 2022 and conclude on 31 December 2022. The tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure, and it should be noted that the tender period ended on 18 February 2022.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal advisory services with experience in large-scale inquiry processes. Businesses that focus on creating quality assurance frameworks and documenting legal guidelines will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also register interest, as the procurement process allows for their participation, potentially leading to business growth through collaboration with established authorities like the Inquiry Team.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS RM6179 - Legal Services Panel .** This is for a Supplier to provide the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry with General Legal Advice Services, The main objectives of The Post Office Horizon are: * Create and implement quality assurance processes so that high quality document reviews are undertaken in accordance with the Document Review Guidelines set by the Inquiry Team. The latter will be shared with the successful suppliers' Review Lead and paralegals. *Work in collaboration with the Inquiry to devise a workflow that will streamline the first phase (and any others) of the document review element of the exercise. Other objectives include: * The Guidelines document will discuss the specific purpose of the document review, detail any relevant background information, and outline the key issues for consideration. * The Inquiry Team will further develop the Document Review Guidelines alongside the Review Lead. * Manage updates and implementation of any changes to this Guidance document when instructed to do so by the Inquiry Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283571ed-06a5-4598-8f0d-4b553e394d63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,265,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,265,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283571ed-06a5-4598-8f0d-4b553e394d63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283571ed-06a5-4598-8f0d-4b553e394d63
  22nd April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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