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title: "Procurement and Commercial Support"
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# Procurement and Commercial Support

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f178f89-b61b-47ae-bfce-5e8b93fdc53f

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## Summary

The Post Office has awarded a contract titled "Procurement and Commercial Support" in the procurement consultancy services category, which involves commercial planning, business analysis, contract and service management, and supplier negotiation. The contract was awarded to Ottimo Consulting Services Limited, an SME based in Sale, Cheshire. The procurement process was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2025, with the award notice published on 20th December 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, and the service will be delivered at the Post Office's headquarters in London, EC2V 7ER.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in procurement consultancy services. Businesses with strong capabilities in commercial planning, contract management, and supplier negotiation would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. By engaging in this contract, businesses can leverage their expertise to optimise legacy contracts and develop effective exit strategies for clients, positioning themselves as strategic partners in public procurement. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified suppliers are considered, enhancing the prospects for businesses with a proven track record in the industry.

## Notice

Commercial Planning, Business Analysis, Contract and Service Management, Tender support from planning through to supplier negotiation, post contract supplier management and optimisation of legacy contracts and exit strategy, planning and execution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40bb758-24de-41ad-89cc-c4e4aafcf51f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | OTTIMO CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40bb758-24de-41ad-89cc-c4e4aafcf51f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40bb758-24de-41ad-89cc-c4e4aafcf51f
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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