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project_4760 - Data Protection Officer for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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04 Jul 2025 at 07:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, entitled "project_4760 - Data Protection Officer for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry," was handled by the Department for Business and Trade based in London, England. The industry category for this procurement falls under business analysis consultancy services and administration, defence, and social security services. The tender, completed with a selective procurement method, involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key locations for delivery encompassed the United Kingdom, the British Oversea Territories, and other international regions. The tender process was in the award stage as of 4th July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2025 to 1st July 2026. The total contract value was £58,240.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in data protection compliance and advisory services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender required a dedicated data protection practitioner and could attract companies specialising in consultancy within the public sector, which can leverage this contract to build a robust portfolio of governmental work. TMC3 Limited, an SME based in Leeds, has been awarded this contract, suggesting that businesses with specialised knowledge in data protection and compliance within IT inquiries may find opportunities in such government-led projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

project_4760 - Data Protection Officer for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Notice Description

The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry Team is looking to appoint a dedicated Data Protection practitioner to lead work with a junior practitioner. They will provide compliance and advisory services to ensure that the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has the relevant data protection policies in place and that the practices of the Inquiry are compliant and in line with data protection regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4936fb7-7021-4f58-bf49-0d0ab8b3b0a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61821795-29c0-44bb-908b-e90679bd3964
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND 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 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
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

TMC3

Further Information

Notice Documents

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