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Procurement and Commercial Support

POST OFFICE

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20 Dec 2024 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has awarded a contract titled "Procurement and Commercial Support" in the procurement consultancy services category, which involves commercial planning, business analysis, contract and service management, and supplier negotiation. The contract was awarded to Ottimo Consulting Services Limited, an SME based in Sale, Cheshire. The procurement process was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2025, with the award notice published on 20th December 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, and the service will be delivered at the Post Office's headquarters in London, EC2V 7ER.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in procurement consultancy services. Businesses with strong capabilities in commercial planning, contract management, and supplier negotiation would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. By engaging in this contract, businesses can leverage their expertise to optimise legacy contracts and develop effective exit strategies for clients, positioning themselves as strategic partners in public procurement. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified suppliers are considered, enhancing the prospects for businesses with a proven track record in the industry.

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Notice Title

Procurement and Commercial Support

Notice Description

Commercial Planning, Business Analysis, Contract and Service Management, Tender support from planning through to supplier negotiation, post contract supplier management and optimisation of legacy contracts and exit strategy, planning and execution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f178f89-b61b-47ae-bfce-5e8b93fdc53f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40bb758-24de-41ad-89cc-c4e4aafcf51f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 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
Contact Name
Not specified
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

OTTIMO CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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