Tender

Portable Counter Device (PCD) Rollout

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 09:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves Post Office Limited seeking a Programme Manager for the Portable Counter Device (PCD) Rollout. The initiative aims to smoothly transition the PCD system across the Post Office branch network, ensuring no service disruptions. This tender falls within the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support. Located in the United Kingdom with activity spanning regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others, the procurement stage is presently at the Tender phase. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th July 2025, with the contract commencing on 14th July 2025 and concluding by the end of December 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for IT service providers skilled in system transitions and programme management. Companies possessing expertise in consulting and technology enhancement will find this engagement particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement method is open competition under the threshold, allowing direct involvement with Post Office Limited, encouraging participation from SMEs keen on enhancing their portfolios with a reputable public sector client. The Gross contract value stands at £215,000, substantiating a lucrative engagement for competent firms meeting Post Office’s criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Counter Device (PCD) Rollout

Notice Description

This engagement addresses a requirement for a Programme Manager for the Portable Device Counter (PCD) to lead and complete the PCD Transition Programme rollout across the Post Office branch network for a short-term period, ensuring the system transitions to POL ownership with no service disruption and within cost constraints. Post Office would like to engage with Accenture to provide support for this short-term scope of services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055814
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037015-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£178,940 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£178,940 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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