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Software Value Added Reseller

Post Office Limited

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26 Jul 2026 at 20:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Post Office procured software value-added reseller services, associated software services and Software Asset Management (SAM) services. The requirement covers the supply and support of software packages and information systems, together with IT consulting, software development, internet and technical support services. The work is for Post Office and is based in London. It is categorised primarily as services, with software and information systems as the main subject and IT services as an additional category. The requirement is relevant to software resellers, technology suppliers and IT service providers able to combine software licensing or supply with implementation, support and software asset management. It concerns an organisation-wide technology supply and support requirement rather than a standalone software product purchase.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 27 April 2026 to Specialist Computer Centres PLC. It used a selective call-off procedure from the RM6098 TePAS2 Lot 3 framework. The tender had an estimated value of £36,000,000, while the award records a maximum call-off value of £130,500,000 and describes the arrangement as a 3 + 1 + 1 award. The awarded contract runs from 10 May 2026 to 9 May 2029. The tender submission deadline was 16 March 2026 at noon. The selected supplier is Specialist Computer Centres PLC. The published procurement data identifies the requirement as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. No separate award-scoring basis is stated.

This award demonstrates substantial demand from Post Office for a supplier able to provide software through a value-added reseller model and support it across its lifecycle. A credible future competitor would need strong software supply and licensing capability, established relationships with relevant technology manufacturers or publishers, and the operational capacity to manage a large, complex customer environment. Experience in software asset management would be important, including licence visibility, compliance, optimisation, renewals and reporting. The scope also favours a provider able to deliver associated consulting, development, implementation, internet and technical support services rather than only resell products. The incumbent’s scale indicates that competitors should be prepared to evidence robust account management, service delivery, technical support and contract governance for a major organisation.

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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
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
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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
10 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 Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Postcode Area
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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