Award

Claimant Payment Services

POST OFFICE

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Award

28 Feb 2025 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has completed a procurement process for "Claimant Payment Services" under the IT services category (CPV 72000000). This procurement, conducted as a call-off under CCS G Cloud 14 framework, falls under the limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £78,409, was signed on 30th November 2024 with Allocate Software Limited as the awarded supplier. This procurement aimed to provide services across the United Kingdom, with key tasks including expenses and claimant payment services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. It highlights the importance of being part of established frameworks like G Cloud to engage in such limited procurement processes. Businesses that offer competitive pricing and possess the capability to deliver IT support services efficiently would be well-positioned to succeed in similar tenders. The involvement in high-value contracts with well-known public law bodies, like the Post Office, can significantly boost a company's business growth and market reputation.

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Notice Title

Claimant Payment Services

Notice Description

the provision of Expenses and Claimant Payment Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off procurement under CCS G Cloud 14

Options: Ability to extend by 1 year

Procurement Information

Procurement was a Call-off under GCloud 14 Crown Commercial Services framework. Value is PS78,409 maximum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007581-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,409 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
Alistair Price
Contact Email
alistair.price@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7450993244

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

ALLOCATE SOFTWARE

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