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Capture - Branch Files investigation

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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26 Feb 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed a procurement process titled "Capture - Branch Files Investigation," focused on miscellaneous business-related services within London, United Kingdom. The tender was directly awarded to Post Office Limited to search inventories related to 325 prosecutions, compile the data according to set criteria, and produce a comprehensive report. This procurement falls under the category of services, with the contract period spanning from 14th February 2025 to 28th February 2025. The total contract value is £71,500, and the procurement method utilised was a single tender action, aimed at obtaining specialised services below the threshold level.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for organizations that specialise in detailed data collection and reporting services. The targeted nature of this procurement suggests potential for growth for businesses capable of handling large volumes of sensitive data and ensuring thorough and accurate reporting. Companies within the business services industry, especially those experienced with legal and investigatory documentation, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement opens pathways for collaborations with governmental departments, fostering trust and long-term professional relationships.

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Notice Title

Capture - Branch Files investigation

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is commissioning Post Office Limited to search its inventories for information related to 325 prosecutions, collate the data according to the criteria outlined below, and produce a comprehensive report of the findings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd7ae446-169a-4ead-860b-e6027433ef79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c35d62-cd94-4a38-b018-5f075ef06231
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 30 days
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
Contact Name
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POST OFFICE

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