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Post Office Limited - Future Strategy

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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29 Nov 2024 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed a procurement process titled "Post Office Limited - Future Strategy" within the business and management consultancy industry category. This selective procurement was aimed at acquiring consultancy services to help develop options for the future remit, structure, and ownership of the Post Office. The process, categorized under CPV code 79400000, covered a wide range of delivery locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement period ended on 27th August 2024, with the contract period running from 26th September 2024 to 19th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 999,999, was awarded to The Boston Consulting Group and officially published on 29th November 2024.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for large consultancy firms with experience in strategic business planning and management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in governmental or public sector projects. The procurement method utilized, a call-off from a framework agreement, indicates a preference for pre-qualified suppliers, making it crucial for businesses to ensure inclusion within such frameworks. The project offers significant scope for firms to leverage their strategic advisory skills to influence the future direction of the Post Office, with the potential for long-term partnership opportunities and further governmental consulting engagements.

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Notice Title

Post Office Limited - Future Strategy

Notice Description

Procurement of advice to develop options for the future remit, structure and ownership of the Post Office to inform a fresh mission for Post Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e97046-5456-4999-8c32-cee4e4e94d9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£999,999 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,999 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 19 Jan 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Rohan Pai
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07584 888 694

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

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