Planning

Provision of Digital Executive Assurance to DBT and Advice and Guidance to Post Office Limited.

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    5th September 2024 16:31:32 PM

  • Contract Summary

    The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for the provision of coaching, feedback and assurance to support Post Office Limited (POL) to deliver its IT transformation program providing a successor to the current Horizon system. This initiative follows a rapid assurance review by Public Digital Limited (commissioned by DBT) and a Gateway review by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) conducted in April 2024. The aim is to ensure a successful and effective IT transformation that meets POL’s needs. The estimated contract value ranges from £2,500,000.00 to £3,000,000.00 excluding VAT, for an initial contract period of 2 years, with the potential option for a 1-year extension (the contract value estimate is inclusive of the extension period). The contract is anticipated to commence from December 2024, with a Contract Notice expected to be published in October 2024. This Prior Information Notice is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute market engagement, a Contract Notice, or a commitment to buy. The authority reserves the right to change the terms outlined in this notice.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-04988e

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    79400000

    CPV Division(s)

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

  • Awarding Authority

    SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    London

    United Kingdom