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Delivery of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) regulations

POST OFFICE

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29 Oct 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office, headquartered in London, has completed a procurement process for the delivery of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) regulations. This contract, valued at £1,617,696, covers consultancy services for compliance with PCI DSS v4.0, including programme management, strategic advice, audit preparation, and implementation of organisational and technical changes. Categorised under systems and technical consultancy services, the procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 30th September 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027. The supplier awarded is Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, based in Sheffield.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large businesses skilled in systems and technical consultancy services. It is particularly suited to firms capable of delivering extensive programme management and strategic guidance to ensure compliance with complex industry standards like PCI DSS v4.0. The contract's long duration and substantial value signify an attractive prospect for businesses with the capacity to manage comprehensive technical and organisational transformations. Such an engagement not only promotes ongoing business development but also enhances the supplier's portfolio in compliance consultancy within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Delivery of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) regulations

Notice Description

Consultancy services to support Post Office's compliance with PCI DSS v4.0, including programme management, strategic advice, audit preparation, and implementation of required organisational and technical changes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f92a44c8-7ba4-4f75-8a6c-b7649e97bbd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c6bf5a-3f15-4749-b186-ef9d8dafacfb
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,617,696 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,617,696 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 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
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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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