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title: "Assessment of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d1ea363-2276-411b-8c1a-29336bcf18e0"
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# Assessment of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d1ea363-2276-411b-8c1a-29336bcf18e0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Assessment of upgraded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)" was conducted by the Post Office, based in London, England. This tender falls under the "Project management consultancy services" category, and the procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with relevant activity conducted between 7th March and 30th June 2025. The awarded contract has a value of £135,535, and the supplier is Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, located in Sheffield. Key dates include the award notice being published on 21st July 2025. The tender was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in management consulting and project management, especially those with expertise in regulatory compliance and data security standards. Businesses that have established connections within framework agreements will find this opportunity particularly beneficial due to the selective nature of the procurement method. Such projects can lead to growth through building a reputation as a reliable service provider in the evolving field of data security standards assessments. The procurement process illustrates the focus on collaboration between large, established entities like the Post Office and Insight Direct (UK) Ltd.

## Notice

Management Consulting for business prove case activity to assess new regulations to be compliant with version 4.0.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2454f5f1-ea78-43e3-a2c2-2e17e6b1f6b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,535 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,535 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2454f5f1-ea78-43e3-a2c2-2e17e6b1f6b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2454f5f1-ea78-43e3-a2c2-2e17e6b1f6b7
  21st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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