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Forensic investigation into the Post Office Capture system

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded a contract to Kroll Associates for conducting a forensic investigation into the Post Office Capture system. This contract, classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000), involves gathering and forensically examining evidence from former postmasters, their investigators, and Post Office Limited regarding the Capture system's operations. The procurement, which was completed through a selective method (call-off from a framework agreement), had a tender period ending on 29th May 2024, and a contract period from 30th May 2024 to 11th September 2024. The total contract value is £190,000, with services to be delivered within the London region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic investigations and auditing services, particularly those with expertise in handling complex evidence and providing detailed forensic analysis. While Kroll Associates has secured this specific contract, companies operating at a similar scale and offering complementary services could find future opportunities to collaborate with government departments like the DIT. This procurement highlights the demand for robust investigative services, and businesses in this niche can leverage their expertise to secure similar high-value contracts, contributing to their growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic investigation into the Post Office Capture system

Notice Description

Award of a contract to Kroll Associates to gather and forensically examine all available evidence from former postmasters, their investigator and Post Office Limited relating to the operation of Capture. This should include testimony from postmasters where possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b067ea8-d90a-4ff4-a95e-b4dd722ecc6e
Current Stage
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2024 - 11 Sep 2024 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL 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 2AY
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KROLL ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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