--- title: "Provision of eDiscovery platform and document review services for the UK Covid" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffd60046-0f5d-4460-bc17-4f0d7f963f07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffd60046-0f5d-4460-bc17-4f0d7f963f07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffd60046-0f5d-4460-bc17-4f0d7f963f07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffd60046-0f5d-4460-bc17-4f0d7f963f07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2026-03-12" --- # Provision of eDiscovery platform and document review services for the UK Covid Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffd60046-0f5d-4460-bc17-4f0d7f963f07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffd60046-0f5d-4460-bc17-4f0d7f963f07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffd60046-0f5d-4460-bc17-4f0d7f963f07.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Provision of eDiscovery platform and document review services for the UK Covid" has been conducted by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office in England. The procurement falls under the category of data services, with a focus on delivering a market-leading eDiscovery/eDisclosure platform for legal purposes such as storing, searching, analysing, and processing evidential materials. The contract, valued at £13,793,273, began on 21 July 2023 and is set to end on 20 July 2028. The procurement method used was selective, implemented through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is currently at the award update phase as of 6 October 2023. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs proficient in data and legal services to secure a significant contract with the government. The contract offers a solid foundation for long-term partnerships, given its initial one-year term and potential for three extensions over five years. Businesses specialising in digital platforms for legal processing and data security will find this project aligned with their capabilities, enhancing their portfolio and reinforcing their sector credibility. As the procurement is aimed at SMEs, this provides an advantageous opening for smaller businesses to engage robustly in government contracts and showcase their expertise in providing secure and reliable services. ## Notice Appointment of a single Supplier to deliver a market-leading eDiscovery/eDisclosure platform (a digital platform generally used for legal purposes to store, search, analyse and further process evidential materials and data for onwards secure sharing) This will be the first of 3 possible extensions on a 5 year contract (1 Year initial term, 2+1+1 optional extensions). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805f7e7-c709-41aa-b370-42f9edae5539 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 20 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,793,273 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £13,793,273 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EPIQ SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2026 at 14:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805f7e7-c709-41aa-b370-42f9edae5539 - 24 Jul 2024 at 13:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805f7e7-c709-41aa-b370-42f9edae5539 - 17 Jul 2024 at 11:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805f7e7-c709-41aa-b370-42f9edae5539 - 6 Oct 2023 at 08:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805f7e7-c709-41aa-b370-42f9edae5539 - 29 Sep 2023 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805f7e7-c709-41aa-b370-42f9edae5539 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805f7e7-c709-41aa-b370-42f9edae5539 12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c82f4493-4598-4aae-9b5d-115832e0f80e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12f922f4-315b-49f1-8c26-c894a6868b78 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53938aa8-f300-426f-b953-74160cba1757 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e86668e-311e-4b7c-bcc1-37a1414db3b0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53263fd8-aa12-4f60-b17e-702a42a91875 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cddacbe8-eed4-44aa-b20a-fceac0ebcd86 24 month contractual extension has been exercised. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d30a645a-46dd-44f6-b12a-911e4aef9f81 KPIs amended ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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