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Beneficiary tracing

POST OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Beneficiary tracing" contract, managed by the Post Office, has entered the award stage. This contract involves services related to tracing systems, specifically for addresses, and is classified under the CPV code 79714100. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract, valued at £175,000, was awarded to WEST VIEW HOUSE (UK) LTD. The contract's effective period is from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026, primarily within the United Kingdom. Key dates included the conclusion of the tender period on 30th September 2024, with the award date on 1st October 2024 and publication on 22nd November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in tracing system services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects. While the procurement method was limited, the scale and nature of the project suggest that larger firms, such as those similar to the awarded supplier, WEST VIEW HOUSE (UK) LTD, may find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. The Post Office's preference for larger firms, as indicated by the unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs, aligns with the requirement for extensive resources and expertise in delivering high-value services. Businesses looking to grow in this sector should focus on enhancing their capabilities in tracing services and potentially consider partnership opportunities that bolster their offered services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beneficiary tracing

Notice Description

Tracing services - addresses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76ad4031-f542-41b0-91b1-d7099cf57b06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c342dada-2289-4759-9480-f5fc9b0f817a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

79714100 - Tracing system services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST VIEW HOUSE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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