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Forensic Accountancy

Post Office Limited

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06 Oct 2024 at 18:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for forensic accountancy services, titled "Forensic Accountancy", was conducted by Post Office Limited, located at 100 Wood Street, London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Accounting services (CPV code: 79211000) and is designated as a services procurement. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action, due to the contract value being below the threshold. The process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract starting on 13th May 2024 and ending on 13th May 2025. Key dates include the tender end date on 1st April 2024 and the award date on 10th May 2024. The total contract value is £160,000, and the award amount is £154,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in forensic accountancy to secure a prestigious contract with Post Office Limited. Companies like Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, which was the successful supplier, demonstrate that large-scale enterprises with extensive expertise in forensic accounting are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business reputation, expand market presence, and build robust relationships with significant public sector entities. Although this tender was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with similar capabilities and scale should look for future opportunities with similar procurement criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Accountancy

Notice Description

Forensic accounting services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47197ae9-70f2-4fa2-afa2-a3ad91a6a44e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87052846-cd68-4c6a-b219-cb7ad59a638b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2024 - 13 May 2025 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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