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Direct Award to Stark Energy Services Ltd - Quantum Agreement

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 08:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 Apr 2026 at 15:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited has completed a procurement process, directly awarding Stark Energy Services Ltd a Quantum Agreement to manage software licensing and provide gas utility services. This contract, valued at £741,161, aligns with the strategic requirement for service delivery as nominated by the regulator Ofgem. Operating under the category of services related to IT consulting and software development, the procurement took place through a direct award method due to the urgency classification. The contract spans from 7 May 2026 to 6 May 2029, covering services within the UK region.

This procurement creates potential growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consultancy, software development, and utility management. While the award specifically targets Stark Energy Services Ltd, the procurement underscores the importance of niche expertise in regulatory compliance and presents further opportunities for businesses capable of providing similar utility services or technological solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and integration within the public sector. Companies with experience in responding to direct award contracts and navigating regulatory requirements may find similar future opportunities rewarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award to Stark Energy Services Ltd - Quantum Agreement

Notice Description

Procurement of software licence and offering of the gas utility service through retailers for general public to top up bills.

Procurement Information

This is a nominated supplier by the regulator Ofgem

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06825c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037389-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£617,634 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

STARK ENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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