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Provision of Digital Executive Assurance to Department for Business and Trade and Advice and Guidance to Post Office Limited

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 16:42

Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade awarded a contract to Public Digital Limited to provide Digital Executive Assurance and guidance to Post Office Limited (POL). This project, classified under business and management consultancy services, involves aiding POL's IT transformation strategy. Public Digital will deploy experienced coaches to help implement action plans, engage with governance for advice and feedback, and participate in relevant board groups. The procurement followed a selective method under a restricted procedure and carries a value of £3,000,000 for a period from 14 March 2025 to 13 March 2027, covering services within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. The procurement stage has completed the award phase, with the contract signed on 20 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in digital transformation, executive coaching, and IT governance. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, offering innovative solutions and agile methodologies that align with the public sector's best practices. Companies excelling in technology transformation, user-centred practices, and governance improvements can leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and build greater trust within public sector networks. Engaging in this contract can lead to further opportunities within the Department for Business and Trade and other government entities, enhancing business credentials and market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Executive Assurance to Department for Business and Trade and Advice and Guidance to Post Office Limited

Notice Description

Public Digital has been awarded the contract to guide and support POL's IT transformation strategy and delivery. This includes: - Qualified Coaches: Public Digital will provide experienced coaches to help POL teams implement action plans from the IPA and Public Digital reviews, ensuring successful programme delivery. - Governance Engagement: Public Digital will engage with POL and DBT governance to offer advice, feedback, and assurance, monitoring and assessing the delivery of action plans and the overall programme approach. - Governance Participation: Public Digital will participate in relevant POL Board/sub-Board groups and governance groups below Board level, reporting to DBT governance. Public Digital's assurance coaches will provide advice and guidance in the following areas: - Vision: Aligning direction with POL strategy. - Culture: Improving culture, behaviours, and outcomes. - Best Practices: Ensuring alignment with public sector digital delivery best practices. - Capability: Offering guidance on technology transformation programmes, executive coaching, recruitment processes, and planning capability. - Technology: Developing an effective operating model for digital transformation. - Governance: Driving continuous improvement around governance, including risk model development, transparency support, and funding advice. - User-Centred Practice: Defining roles and responsibilities, establishing feedback loops, and structuring delivery teams. Public Digital will help create a culture of trust and assurance, ensuring confidence in the transformed POL among staff, postmasters, government, and the public.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0c9d3c-4562-4b81-84ce-5f09e8a9b838
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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