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title: "Cranston Inquiry (small boats)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee41ca87-466c-40ec-916e-96f550ec1f66"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT"
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# Cranston Inquiry (small boats)

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee41ca87-466c-40ec-916e-96f550ec1f66

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for the "Cranston Inquiry (small boats)" contract, focusing on investigating the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel. The contract, classified under legal services with CPV code 79100000, is valued at £11,047 and was awarded to Altlaw EDiscovery Limited. This tender, located in London with a postal code of SW1H 9GL, proceeded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract award date on 9 May 2024, with the contract period running from 10 May 2024 to 31 December 2026.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale companies specialising in legal services. Although it may not directly benefit SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the importance of being part of framework agreements to access selective procurement opportunities. Companies like Altlaw EDiscovery Limited, with expertise in legal eDiscovery services, are well-suited to compete and deliver on such contracts, leveraging their capabilities to contribute to significant governmental inquiries and projects.

## Notice

The Cranston Inquiry was established to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f3b9b1-a5d3-4646-a96a-847742c91d11 |
| 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 | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,047 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,047 |
| 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 | ALTLAW EDISCOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 10:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f3b9b1-a5d3-4646-a96a-847742c91d11
- 29 Oct 2024 at 10:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f3b9b1-a5d3-4646-a96a-847742c91d11
- 16 May 2024 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f3b9b1-a5d3-4646-a96a-847742c91d11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11f3b9b1-a5d3-4646-a96a-847742c91d11
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a760a66e-8600-4798-95d7-3012a5937aea
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56a75fbf-67c5-49af-b14d-309670a7ef1a

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