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TOM delivery 26/27

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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12 Mar 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited involves the TOM delivery 26/27 contract within the public undertaking sector based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement focuses on business and management consultancy services, adhering to the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is in the award stage, having been signed on 10th March 2026, and is set to be completed by 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold and conducted without competition, amounting to a fixed price of £170,000 excluding VAT, with a gross value of £204,000. Q5 LTD has been awarded the task of operating model mobilisation for the year 2026-27, marking the procurement status as complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in business and management services to expand their portfolio and gain recognition within the public sector. The award to Q5 LTD—a small to medium enterprise—highlights the potential benefits for SMEs with expertise in delivering structured organisational models. Companies adept at offering outcome-focused consultancy and milestone-based delivery models can leverage such contracts to foster strategic growth and establish long-term relationships with large entities like the Post Office Limited, particularly in projects requiring direct procurement methods.

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Notice Title

TOM delivery 26/27

Notice Description

Operating Model 26-27 Mobilisation Value is PS170k ex vat and is provided on a fixed price, outcome and milestone basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066800
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022161-2026
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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

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