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Process improvement

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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31 Dec 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Process Improvement," was conducted by Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on human resources management consultancy services, and was executed at a national level within the UK. The procurement process has been completed, as indicated by the status "complete," with all related lots also marked as "complete." The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and conducted without competition. Key dates include the contract period from 8th December 2025 to 27th March 2026, with the contract signed on the 8th of December 2025, and the notice published on 31st December 2025.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy, particularly those equipped to deliver process improvement services. Given the direct award approach without competition, businesses that are agile and well-connected with public sector buyers could find this tender structure advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those capable of working with UK public undertakings, like The HR Fixers, who successfully secured the contract, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. This procurement could enable such businesses to expand their portfolio and enhance their presence in the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Process improvement

Notice Description

Process improvement Up to value of PS175k

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086563-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

THE HR FIXERS

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