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title: "Thirlwall Inquiry Digital Service e-Disclosure"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Thirlwall Inquiry Digital Service e-Disclosure

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d070536e-1dfd-4984-92aa-aad95282f749

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a selective procurement process for a digital e-disclosure service, titled "Thirlwall Inquiry Digital Service e-Disclosure". This contract, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48000000), involves the provision of a document hosting platform for the Thirlwall Inquiry. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, will be delivered at Quarry Hill in Leeds (LS2 7PD), United Kingdom, and is scheduled to run from 1st March 2025 to 29th October 2025. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with key procurement and contract dates finalized in early March 2025.

This digital service tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology and legal information management sectors, particularly those capable of providing secure and reliable document hosting solutions. Companies with experience in handling large-scale digital inquiries and those versed in software and information systems will find this contract particularly fitting. Although the procurement method was selective and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses positioned on relevant frameworks will benefit from such government contracts, owing to the substantial contract value and clear scope for showcasing their expertise in critical national inquiries.

## Notice

Document hosting platform for the Thirlwall Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005adc0c-d60a-4244-b989-2c88e5fbc00f |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005adc0c-d60a-4244-b989-2c88e5fbc00f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005adc0c-d60a-4244-b989-2c88e5fbc00f
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb3b0938-3008-45e8-80dc-127ce8c75b60
  RM6336 DHSC Epiq e-disclosure contract FV (2)_Redacted

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