Planning

Horizon Services Multi-Sourcing Procurement

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Planning

11 Oct 2024 at 15:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "Horizon Services Multi-Sourcing Procurement" within the IT services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, aiming to engage new service providers for the delivery of various Horizon services, including data centre, network, and application support services. The location for these services spans several regions in the United Kingdom, including London, South East, South West, and Northern Ireland. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 18th October 2024. Interested suppliers need to register and sign a standard NDA to access more information.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to support the Post Office in delivering postal technology services. Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and internet support are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The multi-sourcing approach encourages diverse participation and fosters business growth by partnering with the Post Office for the reliable delivery of high-tech services. The procurement process method focuses on robust supplier engagement, ensuring thorough planning before the tender stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horizon Services Multi-Sourcing Procurement

Notice Description

Post Office are looking at a Multi-Sourcing procurement approach for Horizon Services and are seeking to partner with new service providers for the delivery of a number of Horizon Services. This is an opportunity for Suppliers to support POL in delivery of Postal technology services and we welcome your engagement in this journey. The three Services that POL are looking to engage with Suppliers on are: Horizon Data Centre Services Horizon Network Services related to the Data Centres Horizon Application Support & Third/Fourth Line Support Services NB: Suppliers will be required to register their interest and sign a standard POL NDA before they are granted access to more information. Further information can be found here: http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/QPt6t

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8902b88d-9327-4689-b4bb-d0129f80aeff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5783f39a-0a12-472a-b0ac-e89b49a174e8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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