Award

Technical Support Services - HMS

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Award

21 Jul 2025 at 06:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by Post Office Limited, focuses on the procurement of "Technical Support Services - HMS" in the IT services category. Located in London, UK, the procurement stage has reached completion with a contract award notice published on 21 July 2025. The services are scheduled to commence on 23 July 2025 and conclude on 22 July 2026. This direct procurement process was executed without competition as it falls below the designated threshold, with ACI Consultancy Ltd being identified as the supplier. The contractual value is not to exceed £214,904, including VAT. The services are required at 100 Wood Street, London.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support activities. Companies with a strong presence in the UK and the ability to provide technical support in-person at specified locations are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The specific requirement for direct supply suggests an advantageous position for businesses capable of efficiently delivering quality services without extended competitive processes.

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Notice Title

Technical Support Services - HMS

Notice Description

Technical support for the Horizon Replacement Procurements. The value will not exceed PS214,904 inc VAT. The services must be supplied in person at 100 Wood Street.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041468-2025
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
£179,086 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 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 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
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

ACI CONSULTANCY

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