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title: "Forensic Accountancy"
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# Forensic Accountancy

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47197ae9-70f2-4fa2-afa2-a3ad91a6a44e

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## Summary

The procurement process for forensic accountancy services, titled "Forensic Accountancy", was conducted by Post Office Limited, located at 100 Wood Street, London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Accounting services (CPV code: 79211000) and is designated as a services procurement. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action, due to the contract value being below the threshold. The process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract starting on 13th May 2024 and ending on 13th May 2025. Key dates include the tender end date on 1st April 2024 and the award date on 10th May 2024. The total contract value is £160,000, and the award amount is £154,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in forensic accountancy to secure a prestigious contract with Post Office Limited. Companies like Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, which was the successful supplier, demonstrate that large-scale enterprises with extensive expertise in forensic accounting are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business reputation, expand market presence, and build robust relationships with significant public sector entities. Although this tender was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with similar capabilities and scale should look for future opportunities with similar procurement criteria.

## Notice

Forensic accounting services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87052846-cd68-4c6a-b219-cb7ad59a638b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 13 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,800 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | EX2V 7ER |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79211000 - Accounting services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2024 at 17:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87052846-cd68-4c6a-b219-cb7ad59a638b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87052846-cd68-4c6a-b219-cb7ad59a638b
  6th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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