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Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry - Research Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade, located in London, has awarded a contract for "Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry - Research Services" to YouGov. The contract involves designing and issuing a survey to gather views on Post Office Ltd's current practices related to the Horizon IT System. Classified under social research services (CPV 79315000), the procurement was made through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key details include a contract period from 18th June 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of £77,228. The service delivery encompasses various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed following the award date of 7th June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their credibility, and build relationships with government entities such as the Department for International Trade. Companies with expertise in research services, data collection, and IT systems will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, offering a substantial growth prospect within government-related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry - Research Services

Notice Description

*This contract has been amended due to an incorrect contract end date within the contract. The correct end date of this contract is the 31st March 2025. This notice has been amended to reflect this correct. Services required to design and issue a survey to a set group of individuals, to hear their views on current practice of Post Office Ltd in specific areas to do with the Horizon IT System and associated processes. This was tendered through the Research and Insights DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57623848-fe7d-4f49-bd3a-5e38630ecfb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e19f269-0ce7-496f-a267-7b7dd4dc2207
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,228 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,228 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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 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

YOUGOV

Further Information

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