Official UK procurement notice
e-Disclosure and Review Services
Authority: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (Central government)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionCrown Commercial Service (CCS) as the authority has put in place a pan government collaborative
agreement for the provision of eDisclosure and Review Services for use by the UK Public Sector Buyers
identified at VI.3).
The Services provided are based upon the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and requirements
of part 31 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
The lot based structure of this Framework Contract spans a wide and diverse customer base and require a
variety of specialist services encompassed by the EDRM, but broadly some or all of the following eight (8)
stages: Strategic Oversight, Advice and Support; Document Identification; Document Preservation and
Collection; Document Processing; Document Review; Document Production; Disclosure from Other
Opponent Parties; and Presentation at Trial.
The services within the scope of this framework have been divided into 4 lots.
CPV: Data services · Data-processing services · Legal services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Simple Low Volume Work Service Package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)Awarded
Provision of no more than 5GBs Electronically Stored Information (“ESI”) plus no more than 1,750
pages of hardcopy documents. The exercise will comprise the processing of one tranche
of data (applying one set of date ranges and search terms), provision of a review
platform, one production and potentially the loading and review of the other side’s data
only.
Including all Mandatory Requirements that specifically relate to Lot 1, as detailed in
Framework Schedule 1 (Specification):
Document Processing
Document Review
Document Production
Disclosure from Other Opponent
Security Requirements
Lot #2End to End Service package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)Awarded
Provision of an end to end service package for documents and data with a
security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)
Including all Mandatory Requirements that specifically relate to Lot 2, as
detailed in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification):
Strategic Oversight, Advice and Support
Document Identification
Data Preservation and Collection
Document Processing
Document Review
Document Reviewers
Document Production
Disclosure from Other Opponent Parties
Presentation at Trial
Security Requirements
Lot #3Document Reviewers for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)Awarded
Provision all Mandatory Requirements that
specifically relate to Lot 3, as detailed in Framework Schedule 1(a)
Document Reviewers
Security Requirements
Lot #4End to End Service for documents and data with a security classification up to and including ‘Secret’ and ‘Top SecretAwarded
Provision of an end to end service for documents and data with a security
classification up to and including ‘Secret’ and ‘Top Secret
Including all Mandatory Requirements that specifically relate to Lot 4 as detailed
in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification):
Strategic oversight, Advice and Support
Document Identification
Data Preservation and Collection
Document Processing
Document Review
Document Production
Disclosure from Other Opponent Parties
Presentation at Trial
Security Requirements
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 70
- Price: 30
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 2 Jul 2021, 22:45 BST
- Last source update
- 2 Jul 2021, 22:45 BST
- Authority reference
RM6203- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-015288- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c32bFind a Tender
Publisher note: The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c60a9a-3e8b-4fd2-bb8b-fb148e26e3aa 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement; 2) List of Successful Suppliers; 3) Customer list On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security- classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast8 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Simple Low Volume Work Service Package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) · Altlaw Litigation Support LimitedSME
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £2,000,000
- Status
- active
Document Reviewers for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) · Epiq Systems Ltd
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service for documents and data with a security classification up to and including ‘Secret’ and ‘Top Secret · Epiq Systems Ltd
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) · Ernst and Young LLP
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £12,000,000
- Status
- active
Document Reviewers for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) · Ernst and Young LLP
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service for documents and data with a security classification up to and including ‘Secret’ and ‘Top Secret · Ernst and Young LLP
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) · KPMG
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £12,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) · LegastatSME
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £12,000,000
- Status
- active
Document Reviewers for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) · Consilio Global SPRL
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
Document Reviewers for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) · Inventus Solutions UK Ltd Trading as LegilitySME
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £12,000,000
- Status
- active
Document Reviewers for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
Simple Low Volume Work Service Package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £2,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £12,000,000
- Status
- active
Document Reviewers for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service for documents and data with a security classification up to and including ‘Secret’ and ‘Top Secret
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Status
- active
Simple Low Volume Work Service Package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £2,000,000
- Status
- active
End to End Service package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’)
- Signed
- 15 Jun 2021
- Value
- £12,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Simple Low Volume Work Service Package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) | 8bids · 8 electronic | 3 | — | — |
| 2 · End to End Service package for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) | 16bids · 16 electronic | 6 | — | — |
| 3 · Document Reviewers for documents and data with a security classification up to ‘Official’ (and including ‘Official Sensitive’) | 13bids · 13 electronic | 4 | — | — |
| 4 · End to End Service for documents and data with a security classification up to and including ‘Secret’ and ‘Top Secret | 9bids · 9 electronic | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
8 commercial parties on the notice- Altlaw Litigation Support LimitedAwarded supplier
- Anexsys LimitedAwarded supplier
- Consilio Global SPRLAwarded supplier
- Epiq Systems LtdAwarded supplier
- Ernst & Young LLPAwarded supplier
- Inventus Solutions UK Ltd Trading as LegilityAwarded supplier
- KPMG LLPAwarded supplier
- Legastat LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.