Provision of Digital Executive Assurance to DBT and Advice and Guidance to Post Office Limited.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a requirement for the provision of coaching, feedback and assurance to support Post Office Limited (POL) to deliver its IT transformation program providing a successor to the current Horizon system. This initiative follows a rapid assurance review by Public Digital Limited (commissioned by DBT) and a Gateway review by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) conducted in April 2024. The aim is to ensure a successful and effective IT transformation that meets POL’s needs. The estimated contract value ranges from £2,500,000.00 to £3,000,000.00 excluding VAT, for an initial contract period of 2 years, with the potential option for a 1-year extension (the contract value estimate is inclusive of the extension period). The contract is anticipated to commence from December 2024, with a Contract Notice expected to be published in October 2024. This Prior Information Notice is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute market engagement, a Contract Notice, or a commitment to buy. The authority reserves the right to change the terms outlined in this notice.