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PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 06:57

Planning

15 May 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for a "Source to Settle/Procure to Pay System" that includes implementation and ongoing support services. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on software packages, information systems, and IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. With an estimated value of £8.4 million in gross terms, the contract is planned to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2037. The procurement is still in the planning stage with the latest planning update published on 26th May 2026. Future notices related to this procurement are anticipated to be issued by 1st July 2026, with the services to be delivered throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, especially those with expertise in system implementation and support services. Companies that can offer comprehensive "Source to Settle/Procure to Pay" solutions, possibly as part of a framework agreement, will be well-suited to compete. Leveraging a framework agreement could also provide ongoing procurement opportunities beyond the initial contract term. This planned procurement is an excellent opportunity for capable service providers to expand their government sector portfolio and secure a long-term relationship with a major public entity like the Post Office Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Source to Settle/Procure to Pay System

Notice Description

Provision of a Source to Settle/Procure to Pay System, including implementation and ongoing support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048357-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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