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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 17:23

Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the IDAM Transformation Programme, managed by Post Office Limited, is currently in the tendering stage. This project, identified as "IDAM Transformation Programme," aims to transform identity and access management systems for branches and colleagues. Classified under the IT services category, it entails consulting, software development, and support services. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated rationale due to the negotiated tendering period. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 10th August 2026 and the award period concluding on 14th September 2026. The contract is based in the United Kingdom and spans a three-year term starting 25th September 2026. The project's gross value is set at £5,880,000, offering significant involvement for IT industry players.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in large-scale systems transformation projects. The selection process involves a pre-selection questionnaire stage moving to an invitation to tender phase, prioritising quality and technical expertise with a 70% weighting against a 30% price consideration. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality technical solutions in identity management will find this contract particularly suitable. The phased delivery approach allows for initial discovery and planning, with optional future project quotations, presenting sustained partnership growth over a potential four-year engagement. This setup suits companies aiming for long-term involvement in public sector digital transformations.

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Notice Title

IDAM Transformation Programme

Notice Description

Identity and access management transformation programme for branch and colleague.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The IDAM Transformation Programme shall be delivered in two phases. Phase 1 comprises the provision of discovery, assessment, design, planning and other associated services required to establish Post Office's IDAM transformation roadmap, implementation strategy and operating requirements and shall continue for a period of up to twelve (12) months. Following completion of Phase 1, Post Office may, at its sole discretion, require the Supplier to provide quotations for projects identified within Phase 2 of the programme. Phase 2 consists of up to twelve (12) individual projects relating to the implementation and delivery of Post Office's IDAM transformation requirements. Post Office may request quotations for some, all or none of the Phase 2 projects. Post Office shall be under no obligation to accept any quotation or to award any Phase 2 project. The right to commission Phase 2 projects shall remain available for a period of three (3) years following completion of Phase 1. No commitment to procure any minimum volume or value of Phase 2 services is given.

Renewal: A one year extension will be awarded subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c84e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069322-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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