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title: "POL SPMP Assurance Contract Award"
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# POL SPMP Assurance Contract Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26a3fcec-83f7-4a75-acb6-1c28738f7f78

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DBT) has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the "POL SPMP Assurance Contract Award." This contract, valued at £248,000, involves providing software programming and consultancy services to support the implementation of findings related to the Post Office's planned replacement of the Horizon IT system. The bridging contract, awarded to Public Digital, will facilitate a transition to a longer-term contract, which is expected to be procured through an Open Procedure. The contract period runs from 24 August 2024 to 24 October 2024, covering various locations including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software programming and consultancy services, especially those capable of handling large-scale digital transformation projects. While the current bridging contract has been awarded to a large-scale organisation, future opportunities under the long-term contract may be available through an Open Procedure, offering a fair chance for diverse market players to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), although not currently suited for this contract, should stay alert for upcoming open tenders that might offer a more inclusive competition landscape.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded a bridging contract to Public Digital. This contract will support the implementation of the findings from the recent assurance report concerning the Post Office's planned replacement of the Horizon IT system. The bridging contract will facilitate the transition to a long-term contract, which will be procured through an Open Procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e30d8f-199d-4e03-ad49-1d7285a99548 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2024 - 24 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e30d8f-199d-4e03-ad49-1d7285a99548

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e30d8f-199d-4e03-ad49-1d7285a99548
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec8faa9f-dd39-4e5a-8f0a-7e1853b699ef
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