---
title: "Technical Assurance Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e87d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POST OFFICE"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# Technical Assurance Support

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e87d

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## Summary

The Post Office, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the award stage for the tender entitled "Technical Assurance Support" within the IT services industry category. This procurement process, initiated under the scheme "UKPGA 2023/54", focuses on technical assurance services to assist with the Legacy Platform Replacement Programme, addressing technical constraints within the current platform. The service contract, capped at £214,000, will be drawn down on a call-off basis and executed between 2nd March 2025 and 28th February 2026. The procurement was completed through a direct method, classified as below threshold and light-touch, without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and support services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract awarded to MASON ADVISORY LIMITED highlights the demand for subject matter expertise in technical assurance, which can lead to further contracts and establish a solid reputation in delivering critical IT services. Companies with capabilities in addressing technological constraints and those offering flexible, outcome-focused solutions will find this type of tender particularly well-suited to their strengths and growth aspirations.

## Notice

Technical Assurance Services to support the Legacy Platform Replacement Programme. The requirement is for a subject matter expert to support Post Office in identifying and addressing technical constraints that may hinder exit activities within the current platform. This contract is limited to PS214k, and is drawn down on a call off basis as and when areas are identified. The services will be outcome focussed based on specific use cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007462-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,360 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | MASON ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 08:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007462-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007462-2025
  28th February 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.masonadvisory.com
- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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