Award

Provision of Independent Advice

POST OFFICE

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Award

24 Nov 2024 at 15:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of independent advice to ex-Post masters. This tender, classified under personnel services except placement and supply services (CPV code 79630000), was awarded on 9th June 2024, following a direct award procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 165,996, will run from 17th June 2024 to 16th May 2025, with services delivered within the United Kingdom. Key stages included the tender period ending on 1st June 2024 and the award date on 9th June 2024, highlighting timely completion of the procurement stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the personnel services sector, particularly those capable of providing independent advisory services. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it challenging due to specific suitability requirements, large firms similar to the awarded Citizens Advice Bureau are well-suited to compete. By securing similar contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and credibility in providing specialised advisory services, leading to long-term growth and expansion in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Independent Advice

Notice Description

Independent advice to ex Post masters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b03b7be-f33e-45e2-ac6d-5d3c81041cc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4409ae2-03c4-410d-8d40-189d82ef223f
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 - direct award
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

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,996 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2024 - 16 May 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
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

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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