---
title: "Direct Award to Stark Energy Services Ltd - Quantum Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06825c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Direct Award to Stark Energy Services Ltd - Quantum Agreement

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06825c

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## Summary

Post Office Limited has completed a procurement process, directly awarding Stark Energy Services Ltd a Quantum Agreement to manage software licensing and provide gas utility services. This contract, valued at £741,161, aligns with the strategic requirement for service delivery as nominated by the regulator Ofgem. Operating under the category of services related to IT consulting and software development, the procurement took place through a direct award method due to the urgency classification. The contract spans from 7 May 2026 to 6 May 2029, covering services within the UK region.

This procurement creates potential growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consultancy, software development, and utility management. While the award specifically targets Stark Energy Services Ltd, the procurement underscores the importance of niche expertise in regulatory compliance and presents further opportunities for businesses capable of providing similar utility services or technological solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and integration within the public sector. Companies with experience in responding to direct award contracts and navigating regulatory requirements may find similar future opportunities rewarding.

## Notice

Procurement of software licence and offering of the gas utility service through retailers for general public to top up bills.

### Procurement Information

This is a nominated supplier by the regulator Ofgem

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037389-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 6 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £617,634 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 | STARK ENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037389-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 15:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033934-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037389-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033934-2026
  14th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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