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title: "Forensic investigation into the Post Office Capture system"
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# Forensic investigation into the Post Office Capture system

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d5bceaa-c7b5-4200-b648-afc0df87d6b3

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded a contract to Kroll Associates for conducting a forensic investigation into the Post Office Capture system. This contract, classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000), involves gathering and forensically examining evidence from former postmasters, their investigators, and Post Office Limited regarding the Capture system's operations. The procurement, which was completed through a selective method (call-off from a framework agreement), had a tender period ending on 29th May 2024, and a contract period from 30th May 2024 to 11th September 2024. The total contract value is £190,000, with services to be delivered within the London region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic investigations and auditing services, particularly those with expertise in handling complex evidence and providing detailed forensic analysis. While Kroll Associates has secured this specific contract, companies operating at a similar scale and offering complementary services could find future opportunities to collaborate with government departments like the DIT. This procurement highlights the demand for robust investigative services, and businesses in this niche can leverage their expertise to secure similar high-value contracts, contributing to their growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Award of a contract to Kroll Associates to gather and forensically examine all available evidence from former postmasters, their investigator and Post Office Limited relating to the operation of Capture. This should include testimony from postmasters where possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b067ea8-d90a-4ff4-a95e-b4dd722ecc6e |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2024 - 11 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| 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 2AY |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KROLL ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 13:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b067ea8-d90a-4ff4-a95e-b4dd722ecc6e
- 6 Jun 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b067ea8-d90a-4ff4-a95e-b4dd722ecc6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b067ea8-d90a-4ff4-a95e-b4dd722ecc6e
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c72e835a-3fe2-4318-94ca-fbe502e70e04
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b4e3783-98c7-4f5a-b7e5-8a673a75689f
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