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Supply Chain Consultancy Framework - Competitive Call Off Request SOW1

Post Office Limited

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2026 at 17:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Jul 2026 at 15:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 Jul 2026 at 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 May 2026 at 10:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 16:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 16:44

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 20:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 16:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited procured specialist business and management consultancy services to assess, design and develop a potential UK wholesale cash industry. The work covers market analysis, operating model design, commercial and financial modelling, stakeholder and regulatory engagement, and preparation of a business case and implementation roadmap. Its purpose is to support Post Office’s strategic role in future UK cash infrastructure. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The requirement was structured as a supply chain consultancy framework, with the potential for further call-off work. It is relevant to management consultancies, supply chain advisers, strategy firms, financial and commercial modelling specialists, and organisations with experience of regulated markets, cash infrastructure or public service transformation.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through an accelerated, open, one-stage competitive flexible procedure. The framework was awarded on 29 April 2026 to PA Consulting Services Limited, Reinvigoration Ltd and Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP, for £12,000,000 excluding VAT (£14,400,000 including VAT), with a framework contract signed on 9 July 2026 running from 9 July 2026 to 27 May 2030. It permits direct awards where criteria are met and further competitions based on technical and commercial evaluation. The framework call-off SOW1 was awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited on 31 July 2026 for £831,286.80 excluding VAT (£997,544.20 including VAT), signed on 13 August 2026 and running to 30 November 2026. The framework evaluation weighted technical requirements at 65%, pricing at 25% and social value at 10%.

This procurement demonstrates demand from Post Office for substantial, specialist consultancy supporting UK cash infrastructure and supply-chain strategy. Suppliers well placed for comparable work would combine market analysis with operating-model development, commercial and financial modelling, business-case preparation and implementation planning. Credible competitors would also need to manage engagement with stakeholders and regulators, understand regulated or public-service environments, and demonstrate strong technical and professional ability. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on technical quality than price, while social value formed a distinct part of the assessment, so firms need more than a low-cost delivery model. The framework was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and included three suppliers, indicating relevance to both large multidisciplinary consultancies and focused specialist firms able to contribute to future call-offs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Consultancy Framework - Competitive Call Off Request SOW1

Notice Description

Provision of specialist consultancy services to assess, design and develop a potential UK wholesale cash Industry. The requirement includes market analysis, operating model design, commercial and financial modelling, stakeholder and regulatory engagement, and development of a business case and implementation roadmap to support Post Office's strategic role in future cash infrastructure.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d76c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077865-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£12,831,286 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£12,831,286 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Post Office Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Postcode Area
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 LLP

PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED

REINVIGORATION LTD

Further Information

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