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# Horizon Replacement Services - Replacement Service Provider

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/horizon-replacement-services-replacement-service-provider-ocds-h6vhtk-050efb). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Post Office Limited: "Horizon Replacement Services - Replacement Service Provider". Published status: complete. Published Value: £410,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 12 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: postoffice.wax-live.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Post Office Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/post-office-limited-gov-pc1386)
- **Published Value:** £410,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Computer audit services, Computer back-up services, Computer catalogue conversion services, Computer support services, Computer testing services (+17 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £410,000,000 (exc. VAT, 2 awards)
- **Official Documents:** 32 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/horizon-replacement-services-replacement-service-provider-ocds-h6vhtk-050efb#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-050efb`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/horizon-replacement-services-replacement-service-provider-ocds-h6vhtk-050efb#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [postoffice.wax-live.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpostoffice.wax-live.com%2FS2C%2FSignIn.aspx)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/horizon-replacement-services-replacement-service-provider-ocds-h6vhtk-050efb#participate

## Description
This UK 7 Contract Details Notice concerns the conclusion of the Lot 2 contract only.
Lot 1 - Replacement Service Provider - the replacement service provider will transition the service from the incumbent supplier, Fujitsu Services Limited ("FSL" or "Fujitsu"), on a Walk In Take Over ("WITO") basis, provide some optional service stabilisation upgrades and, longer term, transformation of Horizon and its related systems to Cloud based technologies.
Lot 2 - COTS-EPOS-SaaS - a fully supplier supported and maintained commercial off-the-shelf ("COTS") EPOS system, provided as software as a service ("SaaS"). The system must meet the Authority's specific requirements with minimal bespoke customisations. 
The supplier will provide the software, associated support and maintenance services, software updates, security management and continuous optimisation services necessary to support Post Office Limited's branch operations and the delivery of Horizon Replacement Programme outcomes. Physical deployment of technology to branches is not included
The contract includes the ability for Post Office Limited to commission additional services, enhancements and related deliverables through established contractual mechanisms where required to support future business needs and service developments
Lot 2 requires the supplier to:
- provide and maintain a cloud-based commercial off-the-shelf EPOS platform delivered as SaaS;
- configure the solution to meet Post Office Limited's business and operational requirements;
- provide ongoing application support, maintenance, service management and incident resolution;
- deliver software updates, security patches, product enhancements and continuous improvement activities;
- support integration with associated Horizon Replacement Programme services and third-party systems where required;
- provide environment management, monitoring, reporting and operational performance management; and
- support adoption, optimisation and future service developments throughout the contract term.
The Contract value is £141,000,000 excluding VAT, for an initial 10 year term. 
The Authority may extend the contract up to two times at its discretion, and in each case for an additional year.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Replacement Service Provider
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 48110000, 48481000, 48810000, 48820000, 48920000, 48930000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £269,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: COTS-EPOS-SaaS Supplier
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 48110000, 48481000, 48810000, 48820000, 48920000, 48930000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £141,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2036
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** LOT 2 - COTS-EPOS-SaaS (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **OneView Commerce, Inc.**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PHTB-6691-VBBZ`
  - Value: £141,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 25/06/2026

- **Award:** LOT 1 - Replacement Service Provider (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Accenture**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186358`
  - Value: £269,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 20/05/2026

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** 2 (active)
  - Signed Value: £141,000,000
  - Signed Date: 21/08/2026

- **Contract:** Replacement Services Provider (active)
  - Signed Value: £269,000,000
  - Signed Date: 03/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F041512-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-25T10:37:58.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T04:51:17.133Z
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