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title: "Independent assurance"
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# Independent assurance

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-780325bd-098e-4b3a-89e6-b82b4b4f2d5e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Independent assurance" was conducted by Post Office Limited, located at 100 Wood Street, London, UK. This contract, listed under the industry category of Accounting and auditing services (CPV 79210000), aimed to provide independent assurance over Post Office Limited's Branch Network for the fiscal year 2023/24. The process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20th April 2024. The contract period runs from 22nd April 2024 to 9th July 2024, and the contract's value is £37,000 to £40,000. The procurement method used was a Statement of Work (SOW) from an existing POL contract.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in accounting and auditing services to engage with a major national organisation like the Post Office Limited. Given the specific requirements and the scale of the project, large firms with extensive experience in auditing and assurance services, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, who won this contract, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to gain visibility and credibility by working for a reputable public entity, potentially leading to further business growth and opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Independent assurance over Post Office Limited's Branch Network 2023/24

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f20a333-8774-4cdd-8327-8b253d49ac36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - SOW from POL contract |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 9 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2024 at 18:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f20a333-8774-4cdd-8327-8b253d49ac36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f20a333-8774-4cdd-8327-8b253d49ac36
  27th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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