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POL IT Capabilities Framework (ITCF) Lot 5 Direct Award to Ensono Digital Limited

POST OFFICE

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06 Jan 2026 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Post Office involves a direct award under the IT Capabilities Framework to Ensono Limited, focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement process falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically aimed at delivering operational changes to the current Identity and Access Management (IDAM) solution. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting from 7th January 2026 to 6th April 2026, with the contract having been awarded as of 15th December 2025. The procurement process is marked as complete, with the contract being valued at £199,979.10, and the main operations located in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services to collaborate with a renowned entity such as the Post Office. It is especially advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria allowing for their active participation. Given the scope of work entailing operational changes to IDAM systems, businesses experienced in IT consulting and digital transformation would find this an ideal project. Companies with the capacity to engage in a framework agreement and provide ongoing IT support have the potential to benefit significantly from this contract award and foster long-term growth through strategic collaboration and service delivery.

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Notice Title

POL IT Capabilities Framework (ITCF) Lot 5 Direct Award to Ensono Digital Limited

Notice Description

Direct Award under POL's IT Capabilities Framework for a development partner to work collaboratively with a small, engaged POL Team to deliver operational changes to the current IDAM solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b06d8e9e-8af7-4589-ba14-b0a77076118f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e85c3812-9406-4795-9ab6-87f8aa17c67d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£199,979 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,979 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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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
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

ENSONO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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