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Assessment of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

POST OFFICE

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21 Jul 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Assessment of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)" was conducted by the Post Office, a reputable organisation located in London, England. The process falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and concerns the assessment of compliance with new PCI DSS regulations. This tender was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th June 2025, with a contract duration from 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract valued at £145,252.50. The supplier awarded this contract is Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale firm.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses skilled in management consultancy, specifically those aiming to expand or establish a stronger foothold in delivering compliance assessment services for updated industry standards. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the expertise to navigate the complexities of PCI DSS compliance. Such businesses could leverage this contracted opportunity to grow their client base and demonstrate expertise in a highly regulated and critical field. With the successful supplier being a large organisation, competitors in this market can view this contract as a benchmark for capabilities required to engage in similar governmental projects in the future.

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Notice Title

Assessment of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Notice Description

Management Consulting for continued discovery activity to assess new regulations to be compliant with version 4.0.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0abac632-e0a5-452b-87a3-a0478fe0a60e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fece606-c674-41d7-94bf-b52a161032f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,252 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,252 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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