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Contract for Digital Consultancy The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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31 Mar 2021 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Contract for Digital Consultancy The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry," initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23 February 2021, and the contract commenced on 5 March 2021, running until 31 October 2021, with a total value of £116,000 awarded to SOLIRIUS LTD for their services located in London, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Companies that can support and advise on data evaluation and IT system improvements would be well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance their visibility and establish partnerships with significant public sector entities like the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy.

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Notice Title

Contract for Digital Consultancy The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Notice Description

The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is looking to appoint an independent advisor by way of a digital consultancy, to support and advise the Chairman (Sir Wyn Williams) in the evaluation of certain digital aspects (and relevant associated business processes) and the development of recommendations for the Post Office Limited's IT system: Horizon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c11a4459-d653-4349-b5a5-b846d01efaf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f7e26c-7317-4abf-acb5-bf7bf1ed7ae3
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

SOLIRIUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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