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title: "Provision of Digital Executive Assurance to Department for Business Trade and Advice and Guidance to Post Office Limited."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04988e"
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# Provision of Digital Executive Assurance to Department for Business Trade and Advice and Guidance to Post Office Limited.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04988e

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is inviting tenders for the provision of "Digital Executive Assurance" services to support the IT transformation strategy and delivery for Post Office Limited (POL). This procurement, valued at £3,000,000, falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category and targets the UK region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the submission of tenders by 28th November 2024, and the second stage invitation to tender from 9th December 2024. The contract period is set to start on 12th February 2025 and end on 11th February 2028, with an option for a one-year extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in digital transformation and business consultancy to contribute to a high-profile public sector IT initiative. Businesses with expertise in executive coaching, public sector digital delivery best practices, and technology transformation programmes are well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will support POL's IT transformation, including vision-setting, culture improvement, governance, and recruitment processes, thereby fostering a culture of trust and ensuring confidence among staff, postmasters, and the public. This contract offers an excellent growth opportunity for companies to establish their reputation and expand their footprint in substantial public sector projects.

## Notice

The Supplier shall provide coaching and assurance to the Post Office Limited (POL) board and/or executive team to advise and guide the success of POL's IT transformation strategy and delivery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier shall provide coaching and assurance to the POL board and/or executive team to advise and guide the success of POL's IT transformation strategy and delivery. This includes: Provision of qualified coaches with digital transformation experience to support POL teams to implement the action plans from the IPA and Public Digital reviews and support the successful delivery of the programme. Engagement with POL and DBT governance to offer advice, feedback, and assurance. This includes monitoring and assessment of the delivery of these action plans as well as the overall programme approach. Participation in relevant POL Board/sub-Board groups and/or relevant POL governance groups below Board level and reporting to DBT governance. The assurance coaches will provide advice and guidance to POL in setting clear direction and driving progress in the following areas: Vision: Guidance and advice in setting direction aligning with POL strategy. Culture: Guidance and advice to improve culture, behaviours, and outcomes. Best Practices: Guidance and advice on alignment with public sector digital delivery best practices as per Government Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice. Capability: Guidance and advice on capability across technology transformation programmes; providing executive coaching at all levels, advice / guidance on recruitment processes to get the right talent in place to deliver (such as those with user-centred and product-specific skills), and planning capability for technology transformation programmes. Technology: Advice/support on developing an effective operating model for digital transformation within the organisation. Governance: Support/advice on actions to drive continuous improvement around governance, with shared outcomes, including risk model development, transparency agenda support, and providing advice regarding funding. User-Centred Practice: Defining roles and responsibilities to ensure outcomes are delivered, establishing feedback loops, and structuring delivery teams. The Supplier will assist in creating a culture of trust and assurance, ensuring confidence in the transformed POL among staff, postmasters, government, and the public.

Options: 1 x 12 month optional extension. The contract will be for 2 years + 1 optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035092-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Additional buyers | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035092-2024
- 5 Sep 2024 at 16:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028512-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade

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