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Horizon Architecture Support

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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15 Apr 2024 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Horizon Architecture Support" was awarded to Cloud Formations by Post Office Limited based in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of Hardware consultancy services and was conducted through a direct procurement method. The contract had a total value of £25,000 and had key dates with the tender period ending on 16th February 2024 and the contract period running from 19th February 2024 to 29th March 2024.

This tender by Post Office Limited for Horizon Architecture Support presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector. Businesses providing hardware consultancy services and support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process followed a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold, making it accessible for smaller companies to participate and potentially grow their business through this contract award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horizon Architecture Support

Notice Description

Contract Award to Cloud Formations for the provision of providing support to the Horizon Architecture Team for a short term basis . Additional information: The contract is small value and was conducted via direct award procedure in line with Post Office Limited's Procurement Policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1556542a-d61f-4a00-a014-afa90705f412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc6d850-f90c-49f7-bd8a-7fb3e50a2d4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD FORMATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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