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title: "ACT-16-087 E-Discovery Tool"
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# ACT-16-087 E-Discovery Tool

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f672dde2-304f-4369-9f40-ee45b860a7be

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is conducting a tender for the project titled "ACT-16-087 E-Discovery Tool," aimed at replacing its existing E-Discovery solution. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in London, where the FCA is based at 25 The North Colonnade, E14 5HS. Currently, the procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 6th June 2017. The process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and the eventual contract is anticipated to commence on 11th December 2017, lasting until 10th December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT services, especially those offering Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) packages or Software as a Service (SAAS) solutions. Companies that possess experience in implementing evidence management systems or handling large volumes of complex data will particularly benefit from this opportunity. Additionally, the FCA is keen to engage with suppliers that can foster a partnership approach, which may appeal to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business horizons.

## Notice

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to replace its existing E-Discovery solution with a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) package, or an alternative Software as a Service Offering (SAAS) (subject to meeting FCASecurity requirements). The FCA is seeing an increase in the volume and complexity of its case data. Therefore,the FCA would like to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its review process by adopting new technologyand ways of working. The scope of this procurement will also include implementation services, maintenance and support services and the migration of data from the FCA's existing system to the new system. To register to respond to the SQ 1. Existing users can login to the eSourcing portal: https://fca.bravosolution.co.uk and new users should follow the registration process to receive a username andpassword. 2. Login to the portal - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. Click on project_18073-ACT-16E-Discovery - Selection Questionnaire to access the content. Click on the 'Express Interest' button atthe top of the page. this will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. You can now access theSupplier Questionnaire. 3 Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details'. You cannow use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer & seek any clarification - Note the deadlinefor completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button. If you require further assistance contact the Bravo help desk on 0800 368 4850. Additional information: The Enforcement and Markets Oversight division within the FCA has approximately 400 employees, notincluding contractors, who use the Evidence Management System (EMS) software, which currently storesaround 120 000 000 documents. Digital evidence review and analysis are core capabilities required to supportregulatory, civil and criminal case work. The quality of these capabilities has a direct impact on the FCA's abilityto undertake effective and efficient enforcement action and to assist the FCA with effective credible deterrence. The requirement is for a COTS package with the ability to deliver the following outcomes: *effective evidence management and production of reviewed material, *appropriate management of sensitive/protected information. The system must be able to provide the below key strategic functionalities: *industry standard productions, *a robust and scalable system. We are looking for a supplier that can deliver a partnership approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7be3c2-9d45-4112-a2ff-686817f0da87 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 10 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 May 2017 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7be3c2-9d45-4112-a2ff-686817f0da87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7be3c2-9d45-4112-a2ff-686817f0da87
  26th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fca.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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