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Supply Chain Consultancy Framework

Post Office Limited

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

27 Sep 2026 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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’s Supply Chain Consultancy Framework covers wholesale cash consultancy for its Supply Chain function, supporting strategic transformation. The requirement is business and management consultancy, delivered in the United Kingdom. It is structured as a framework rather than a single standalone consultancy assignment, enabling the Post Office to draw on appointed suppliers for supply-chain work. The scope centres on wholesale cash and the strategic change of the Post Office’s supply chain. The framework is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as larger consultancies. The buyer is Post Office Limited.

The framework has been awarded and its main contract is signed and active. The award was made on 29 April 2026 to PA Consulting Services Limited, Reinvigoration Ltd and Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP. The framework value is £12 million excluding VAT (£14.4 million including VAT); the signed framework contract runs from 9 July 2026 to 27 May 2030. A competitive call-off, Supply Chain Consultancy Framework – Competitive 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), with a signed term from 13 August to 30 November 2026. The open, accelerated competitive flexible procedure used technical and commercial evaluation. Technical requirements carried 65% of the framework evaluation, pricing 25%, and social value 10%. Call-offs may be direct awards where criteria are met, or further competitions assessed technically and commercially.

This framework demonstrates recurring demand at the Post Office for specialist wholesale cash and supply-chain consultancy to support strategic transformation. Credible suppliers need to show strong technical and professional ability, meet the financial and insurance requirements, and deliver competitive pricing alongside a clear social-value contribution. Technical quality was the largest element of the evaluation, so firms need evidence of relevant expertise and a convincing delivery approach, not simply low rates. The framework admitted three suppliers and was suitable for SMEs, indicating that capable smaller consultancies could compete alongside larger firms. Suppliers should also be equipped to respond to future call-offs through either a direct award route, where the buyer’s criteria are satisfied, or a further competition requiring technical and commercial evaluation.

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Notice Information

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.

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/091210-2026
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
27 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED

REINVIGORATION LTD

ALVAREZ & MARSAL EUROPE LIMITED

Further Information

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