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Technical Assurance Support

POST OFFICE

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28 Feb 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the award stage for the tender entitled "Technical Assurance Support" within the IT services industry category. This procurement process, initiated under the scheme "UKPGA 2023/54", focuses on technical assurance services to assist with the Legacy Platform Replacement Programme, addressing technical constraints within the current platform. The service contract, capped at £214,000, will be drawn down on a call-off basis and executed between 2nd March 2025 and 28th February 2026. The procurement was completed through a direct method, classified as below threshold and light-touch, without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and support services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract awarded to MASON ADVISORY LIMITED highlights the demand for subject matter expertise in technical assurance, which can lead to further contracts and establish a solid reputation in delivering critical IT services. Companies with capabilities in addressing technological constraints and those offering flexible, outcome-focused solutions will find this type of tender particularly well-suited to their strengths and growth aspirations.

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Notice Title

Technical Assurance Support

Notice Description

Technical Assurance Services to support the Legacy Platform Replacement Programme. The requirement is for a subject matter expert to support Post Office in identifying and addressing technical constraints that may hinder exit activities within the current platform. This contract is limited to PS214k, and is drawn down on a call off basis as and when areas are identified. The services will be outcome focussed based on specific use cases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e87d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007462-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MASON ADVISORY

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