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Forensic disclosure

POST OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Post Office, involved contracting for forensic disclosure services within the data services sector. This contract pertains to operations based in the United Kingdom. Following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement reached the award update stage, with the awarded contract valued at £14,400,000. Initially initiated as a tender, the process is now complete, having commenced on 1st August 2024 and scheduled to culminate on 1st August 2027. The contract was awarded to KPMG LLP on 17th July 2024, reflecting a robust partnership aimed at data mining operations over the designated period.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for large enterprises, particularly those specialising in data services and forensic data analysis. The substantial contract value underscores the scale of operations and potential profitability. Companies equipped with advanced data mining capabilities and a strong presence within the UK market are well-placed to deliver value and innovation in fulfilling this contract. While the opportunity is not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, large firms such as consultancy and technology providers stand to benefit from participating in similar future frameworks established by notable organisations like the Post Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic disclosure

Notice Description

Forensic data mining

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77491aae-4430-425e-a01a-b30ce99bc771
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38616fc4-d9d8-4eff-8163-a9f747bf1aec
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2027 3-4 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
Rhona McLaren
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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