This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 09:19

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 16:56

Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 16:44

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 20:39

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited, located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement of a "Supply Chain Consultancy Framework" aimed to support their strategic transformation within the supply chain function. This procurement process falls under the services category, focusing on business and management consultancy services with a specific emphasis on UK Wholesale Cash and secure logistics. The procedure was conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure, reinforcing its status as a public undertaking. The contract, valued at £12,000,000, with a gross value of £14,400,000 including VAT, was awarded on 6 May 2026 with the contract's anticipated timeline set from 22 May 2026 to 21 May 2031, indicating a five-year duration for the framework agreement.

This framework provides extensive opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in wholesale cash and the broader financial service logistics sector. The comprehensive scope allows for flexible call-offs across governance, commercial modelling, partnership structuring, and operational optimisation. Companies with a strong background in these areas, particularly those capable of innovative approaches to cash distribution and processing, will find significant potential for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also have a competitive advantage, evidenced by the involvement of both large companies and SMEs in the tendering process. This framework is ideal for businesses aiming to enhance their market presence within the public sector and to establish partnerships with an established entity such as the Post Office Limited.

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Notice Title

Supply Chain Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of wholesale cash consultancy work to the Post Office Supply Chain function to support strategic transformation

Planning Information

Post Office will host a Supplier Engagement webinar to outline the Supply Chain Consultancy Framework requirements and strategic context. . This session enables potential bidders to understand scope, objectives, and evaluation criteria, helping them make informed decisions ahead of the Invitation to Tender . The event is currently schedule for 1pm on Friday 7th November 2026 and shall take place via MS Teams. . In order to receive an invite to the event, please send an email to procurement@postoffice.co.uk providing the following details: Organisation Name Name(s) of those wishing to receive an invite Email address(es) Telephone number Please ensure that this email reaches us by not later than 5pm on Wednesday 5th November to allow Post Office time to issue the invite. If you are unable to attend the event this shall not restrict you from responding to the requirement when the proposed tender is issued.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d76c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041376-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ALVAREZ & MARSAL EUROPE

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

REINVIGORATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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