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Independent assurance

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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27 Jul 2024 at 18:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Independent assurance" was conducted by Post Office Limited, located at 100 Wood Street, London, UK. This contract, listed under the industry category of Accounting and auditing services (CPV 79210000), aimed to provide independent assurance over Post Office Limited's Branch Network for the fiscal year 2023/24. The process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20th April 2024. The contract period runs from 22nd April 2024 to 9th July 2024, and the contract's value is £37,000 to £40,000. The procurement method used was a Statement of Work (SOW) from an existing POL contract.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in accounting and auditing services to engage with a major national organisation like the Post Office Limited. Given the specific requirements and the scale of the project, large firms with extensive experience in auditing and assurance services, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, who won this contract, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to gain visibility and credibility by working for a reputable public entity, potentially leading to further business growth and opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Independent assurance

Notice Description

Independent assurance over Post Office Limited's Branch Network 2023/24

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-780325bd-098e-4b3a-89e6-b82b4b4f2d5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f20a333-8774-4cdd-8327-8b253d49ac36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - SOW from POL contract
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 9 Jul 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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