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title: "Post Office Limited - Future Strategy"
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# Post Office Limited - Future Strategy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b3e704-88b5-4a7a-93da-e39e2431f372

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Post Office Limited - Future Strategy." This procurement falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and related services (CPV code 79400000). The contract aims to procure advice to develop options for the future remit, structure, and ownership of the Post Office to inform a fresh mission. The project covers a wide geographical area, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, and extends to the Rest of the World. The tender period ended on 27th August 2024, with a contract period starting from 26th September 2024 and ending on 19th January 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £999,999 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large business and management consultancy firms interested in shaping the future strategy of a key national institution. The contract's high value and extensive geographical scope can lead to substantial business growth and prestige for the winning firm. Given the complexity and strategic nature of the project, large consultancy groups with a thorough understanding of corporate restructuring, public sector operations, and comprehensive geographic logistics are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The awarded supplier for this tender is The Boston Consulting Group, indicating the high calibre and scale required to meet the project's needs.

## Notice

Procurement of advice to develop options for the future remit, structure and ownership of the Post Office to inform a fresh mission for Post Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5101df9e-3daa-4f1f-93a6-afbc4c58dde9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2024 - 19 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £999,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,999 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5101df9e-3daa-4f1f-93a6-afbc4c58dde9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5101df9e-3daa-4f1f-93a6-afbc4c58dde9
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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