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title: "Capture - Branch Files investigation"
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# Capture - Branch Files investigation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd7ae446-169a-4ead-860b-e6027433ef79

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed a procurement process titled "Capture - Branch Files Investigation," focused on miscellaneous business-related services within London, United Kingdom. The tender was directly awarded to Post Office Limited to search inventories related to 325 prosecutions, compile the data according to set criteria, and produce a comprehensive report. This procurement falls under the category of services, with the contract period spanning from 14th February 2025 to 28th February 2025. The total contract value is £71,500, and the procurement method utilised was a single tender action, aimed at obtaining specialised services below the threshold level.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for organizations that specialise in detailed data collection and reporting services. The targeted nature of this procurement suggests potential for growth for businesses capable of handling large volumes of sensitive data and ensuring thorough and accurate reporting. Companies within the business services industry, especially those experienced with legal and investigatory documentation, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement opens pathways for collaborations with governmental departments, fostering trust and long-term professional relationships.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is commissioning Post Office Limited to search its inventories for information related to 325 prosecutions, collate the data according to the criteria outlined below, and produce a comprehensive report of the findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c35d62-cd94-4a38-b018-5f075ef06231 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,500 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | POST OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c35d62-cd94-4a38-b018-5f075ef06231

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94c35d62-cd94-4a38-b018-5f075ef06231
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abfcee56-91fd-44b8-8c18-364a762afbb9
  n/a

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