Award

Target Operating Model

POST OFFICE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 17:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Apr 2026 at 17:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Post Office Limited's "Target Operating Model" (TOM) involves a direct award for establishing TOM guardianship, planning development, and programme leadership. This contract falls under the services category and is valued at £535,000 (excluding VAT), awarded on 27 April 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 8 May 2026 to 31 July 2026. Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, is the buying organisation overseeing this award, while the supplier selected is Q5 LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) also located in London. The procurement method employed is direct due to urgency, ensuring there is no delay in commencing this critical work.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the management consultancy industry, particularly those specialising in general management consultancy services. Organisations like Q5 LTD, with capabilities in programme leadership and planning, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. This procurement process provides SMEs with a chance to engage with a reputable public undertaking like Post Office Limited, potentially paving the way for future business collaborations and growth in similar high-value projects. As the procurement phase is complete, businesses that align with the industry requirements and geographical location will find this opportunity conducive to leveraging their expertise in public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Target Operating Model

Notice Description

Direct award for the services of establishing TOM guardianship, planning development and programme leadership up to PS535k ex vat

Procurement Information

Works are required to ensure that there is no delay in beginning the critical work of the TOM programme. A procurement exercise has commenced for a longer term solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038253-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£535,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Notice Documents

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