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title: "project_4760 - Data Protection Officer for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry"
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# project_4760 - Data Protection Officer for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4936fb7-7021-4f58-bf49-0d0ab8b3b0a3

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## Summary

The procurement process, entitled "project_4760 - Data Protection Officer for the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry," was handled by the Department for Business and Trade based in London, England. The industry category for this procurement falls under business analysis consultancy services and administration, defence, and social security services. The tender, completed with a selective procurement method, involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key locations for delivery encompassed the United Kingdom, the British Oversea Territories, and other international regions. The tender process was in the award stage as of 4th July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2025 to 1st July 2026. The total contract value was £58,240.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in data protection compliance and advisory services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender required a dedicated data protection practitioner and could attract companies specialising in consultancy within the public sector, which can leverage this contract to build a robust portfolio of governmental work. TMC3 Limited, an SME based in Leeds, has been awarded this contract, suggesting that businesses with specialised knowledge in data protection and compliance within IT inquiries may find opportunities in such government-led projects.

## Notice

The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry Team is looking to appoint a dedicated Data Protection practitioner to lead work with a junior practitioner. They will provide compliance and advisory services to ensure that the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has the relevant data protection policies in place and that the practices of the Inquiry are compliant and in line with data protection regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61821795-29c0-44bb-908b-e90679bd3964 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,240 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TMC3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61821795-29c0-44bb-908b-e90679bd3964

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61821795-29c0-44bb-908b-e90679bd3964
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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