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title: "Contract for Digital Consultancy The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry"
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# Contract for Digital Consultancy The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c11a4459-d653-4349-b5a5-b846d01efaf0

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Contract for Digital Consultancy The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry," initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23 February 2021, and the contract commenced on 5 March 2021, running until 31 October 2021, with a total value of £116,000 awarded to SOLIRIUS LTD for their services located in London, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Companies that can support and advise on data evaluation and IT system improvements would be well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance their visibility and establish partnerships with significant public sector entities like the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy.

## Notice

The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is looking to appoint an independent advisor by way of a digital consultancy, to support and advise the Chairman (Sir Wyn Williams) in the evaluation of certain digital aspects (and relevant associated business processes) and the development of recommendations for the Post Office Limited's IT system: Horizon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f7e26c-7317-4abf-acb5-bf7bf1ed7ae3 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | SOLIRIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f7e26c-7317-4abf-acb5-bf7bf1ed7ae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f7e26c-7317-4abf-acb5-bf7bf1ed7ae3
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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