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AV Services for Post Office Horizon Inquiry

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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22 Oct 2025 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves the Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority located in London, United Kingdom, which has awarded a contract titled "AV Services for Post Office Horizon Inquiry." The contract, situated within the information technology services industry, specifically covers the provision of AV services for the Post Office Horizon Inquiry hearings. This procurement was conducted through a direct method under the "Below threshold - without competition" criteria, with the award being made on 6th October 2025 and spanning until 30th March 2027. The entire process is currently in the award and contract stage, marking its status as complete.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in information technology services. Radio Technical Service Limited, a London-based SME, has been successful in securing the contract, showcasing that businesses with expertise in providing technical services and AV solutions can effectively compete. Such contracts present an ideal opportunity for similar SMEs looking to expand their client base within government projects, especially those that cater to specialised technical support and AV services. Businesses already operating in or wishing to enter the public sector services landscape will find this case instructive for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AV Services for Post Office Horizon Inquiry

Notice Description

AV Services provided to the Post Office Horizon Inquiry hearings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d15c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067382-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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