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Target Operating Model

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited has completed a direct procurement for consultancy services related to the implementation of a Target Operating Model. The contract, valued at up to £125,000 excluding VAT, falls under the Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services category, with classification code CPV 79400000. The procurement process was below the competition threshold and did not involve competitive bidding. The contracting process concluded with an award to Q5 LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise also based in London. Key dates include a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 12th February 2026, with the contract signed on 2nd February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business and management consultancy services. Q5 LTD secured the contract by offering expertise aligned with Post Office Limited's strategic transformation objectives. Firms within the service sector, especially SMEs with agile and specialised consultancy capabilities, are potentially well-suited for future ventures of similar scope with large public organisations like Post Office Limited. Engaging in contracts such as this can foster growth by expanding client portfolios and establishing credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Target Operating Model

Notice Description

Implementation of target operating model Value up to PS125k ex vat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018008-2026
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Q5

Further Information

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