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POL SPMP Assurance Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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01 Aug 2024 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DBT) has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the "POL SPMP Assurance Contract Award." This contract, valued at £248,000, involves providing software programming and consultancy services to support the implementation of findings related to the Post Office's planned replacement of the Horizon IT system. The bridging contract, awarded to Public Digital, will facilitate a transition to a longer-term contract, which is expected to be procured through an Open Procedure. The contract period runs from 24 August 2024 to 24 October 2024, covering various locations including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software programming and consultancy services, especially those capable of handling large-scale digital transformation projects. While the current bridging contract has been awarded to a large-scale organisation, future opportunities under the long-term contract may be available through an Open Procedure, offering a fair chance for diverse market players to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), although not currently suited for this contract, should stay alert for upcoming open tenders that might offer a more inclusive competition landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

POL SPMP Assurance Contract Award

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded a bridging contract to Public Digital. This contract will support the implementation of the findings from the recent assurance report concerning the Post Office's planned replacement of the Horizon IT system. The bridging contract will facilitate the transition to a long-term contract, which will be procured through an Open Procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26a3fcec-83f7-4a75-acb6-1c28738f7f78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e30d8f-199d-4e03-ad49-1d7285a99548
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2024 - 24 Oct 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC DIGITAL

Further Information

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