---
title: "Target Operating Model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e83"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# Target Operating Model

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e83

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## Summary

Post Office Limited has completed a direct procurement for consultancy services related to the implementation of a Target Operating Model. The contract, valued at up to £125,000 excluding VAT, falls under the Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services category, with classification code CPV 79400000. The procurement process was below the competition threshold and did not involve competitive bidding. The contracting process concluded with an award to Q5 LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise also based in London. Key dates include a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 12th February 2026, with the contract signed on 2nd February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business and management consultancy services. Q5 LTD secured the contract by offering expertise aligned with Post Office Limited's strategic transformation objectives. Firms within the service sector, especially SMEs with agile and specialised consultancy capabilities, are potentially well-suited for future ventures of similar scope with large public organisations like Post Office Limited. Engaging in contracts such as this can foster growth by expanding client portfolios and establishing credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Implementation of target operating model Value up to PS125k ex vat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018008-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| 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 | Q5 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018008-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018008-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.q5partners.com/

## Provenance

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