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Software Value Added Reseller

POST OFFICE

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26 Jul 2026 at 19:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Software Value Added Reseller" contract was conducted by the Post Office. This involves a focus on software packages and IT-related services, identified under industry category CPV 48000000 and 72000000. Located in London, England, the process utilised a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement, considering a contract period from 10 May 2026 to 9 May 2029. The tender stage is complete, with specialist supplier Specialist Computer Centres PLC confirmed as the awardee on 27 April 2026. The total awarded contract value is £130,500,000, with the contract aiming for a maximum call-off value of the same amount. The delivery location is specified at the postal code EC2V 7ER.

This tender opens potential avenues for growth for businesses within the IT services industry, specifically those offering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Larger enterprises, akin to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, with robust experience in handling substantial contracts, will find this tender particularly appealing. While the participation was selective, aligning with framework agreements like RM6098 TePAS2 Lot 3 under the 2015 regulations, businesses capable of managing and scaling significant software asset management services will see this as an opportunity to expand their market presence and deepen their ties with a leading national entity like the Post Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Value Added Reseller

Notice Description

Software Value Added Reseller, associated services plus Software Asset Management (SAM) Services Additional information: The Procurement Process was run following the call off procedure in accordance with RM6098 TePAS2 Lot 3 2015 regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-993472f5-3200-478f-8bcf-4acc98c3fdb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885be10e-de68-4d40-a688-b4d356d99493
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,500,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 9 May 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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