Scope
Description
Criminal law advice to Post Office Limited ('POL') in respect of criminal appeals, disclosure and matters relating to POL's former role as prosecutor, support in relation to the Metropolitan Police investigation and to provide subject matter expert advice to POL's Inquiry Team
Contract 1. Criminal Law Advice
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,600,000 excluding VAT
- £9,120,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 28 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
PETERS & PETERS SOLICITORS LLP
- Companies House: OC352134
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVT-2534-QLBM
15 Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1BW
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@petersandpeters.com
Website: https://www.petersandpeters.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Criminal Law Advice
Contracting authority
Post Office Limited
- Companies House: 02154540
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNP-5883-YMLG
100 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7ER
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Website: https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)