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project_4966 - Information and Support Services to Postmasters - Post Office Horizon Redress - MCF3

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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05 Dec 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "Information and Support Services to Postmasters - Post Office Horizon Redress - MCF3," focusing on business and management consultancy services. This contract, awarded under the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6187 MCF3 Lot 7, is valued at £1,800,000. It covers regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period running from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2027. Key dates include the award publication date on 5th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those able to support intended claimants within the Postmasters Horizon Redress scheme. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to contribute, given the project's focus on information provision and support services. By aligning their offerings with the contractual provisions, businesses can expand their reach across multiple geographic regions, including the United Kingdom and international territories. Collaborating with the Department for Business and Trade could also provide firms with vital exposure and the potential for sustained business growth through a long-term service delivery framework.

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Notice Title

project_4966 - Information and Support Services to Postmasters - Post Office Horizon Redress - MCF3

Notice Description

The Contract was procured under the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6187 MCF3 Lot 7. Its purpose is to deliver a service proving information and support to Claimants who are making claims under the Post Office Horizon redress HSS Scheme. The Supplier will also assist with HCRS Claimants, HSSA and possibly other schemes. The Contract will be for a period of up to 36 months, with an optional extension period of 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62342626-9288-4e08-9862-952c6c7014d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9c223cd-d859-47ea-bcec-f510e97ec817
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
SME, VCSE
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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 BUSINESS AND 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

CPC PROJECT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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