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title: "POL Digital Capabilities Framework - Branch Hub"
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# POL Digital Capabilities Framework - Branch Hub

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27352e6a-874d-4905-9f26-68e201f556ea

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Post Office entails a completed award for the "POL Digital Capabilities Framework - Branch Hub." This contract falls under the IT services industry, specifically for consulting, software development, internet, and support. It was carried out through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £144,275, was granted to Softwire Technology Limited. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026. This procurement primarily targets the UK market, involving a complex collaboration to enhance the secure intranet, named Branch Hub, for the Post Office and its network partners.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in digital interface design and secure network solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit considerably, as evidenced by the successful award given to Softwire Technology Limited, an SME. Organisations with experience in working collaboratively with public sector entities, or those equipped to engage directly in co-design processes for tailored digital infrastructures, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This process highlights the growing importance of digital transformation within public services, presenting ample potential for businesses ready to contribute innovative IT solutions.

## Notice

A direct award under Lot 1 of POL's Digital Capabilities Framework to Softwire Technology Limited. Post Office requires a digital agency to work with Post Office and representatives from its network of postmasters and partners to co-design the user journeys and interface designs for an enhanced secure intranet, called Branch Hub.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da65bb19-a6eb-4229-849f-b7f04e38f857 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,275 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da65bb19-a6eb-4229-849f-b7f04e38f857

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da65bb19-a6eb-4229-849f-b7f04e38f857
  31st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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