Planning

Legal Services for Post Office

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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26 May 2026 at 12:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this contract is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Post Office Limited, a prominent public undertaking in the United Kingdom. The tender is for "Legal Services for Post Office," and it falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000). The location for this procurement is within the United Kingdom, specifically managed from their office at 100 Wood Street, London. The open procedure procurement method is being prepared and includes a planned contract period from 1st December 2027 to 30th November 2032. A future notice is expected to be published by 30th November 2026, which suggests a timeline for businesses to review and prepare their bids.

This procurement represents a substantial potential investment, with an estimated value of £24,000,000, offering significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in diverse legal services such as advisory, transactional support, and dispute resolution. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those that can deliver tailored legal solutions to support statutory, regulatory, operational, and commercial functions, would be well suited to compete. The flexibility in the potential division of contracts into lots or framework agreements may open up opportunities for both large legal firms and niche specialists to participate in structured frameworks or standalone contracts, possibly enhancing their business portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for Post Office

Notice Description

The contracting authority intends to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of legal services. The services are expected to comprise a range of advisory and representation services to support the authority's statutory, regulatory, operational and commercial functions. The precise scope of services may include, but is not limited to, general and specialist legal advice, transactional support, dispute resolution, and related legal services across multiple areas of law. The authority is currently in the process of determining the detailed requirements, contracting structure and delivery model. This may include the establishment of one or more contracts, frameworks or panels, and may be divided into lots or otherwise structured as the authority considers appropriate. The estimated timing, scope, structure and value of the procurement remain subject to internal consideration and may change. This notice is issued for transparency and advance planning purposes only. It does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit the contracting authority to commence or complete any procurement process. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and will be the subject of a separate notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a38b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048763-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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