Press release -
Post Office publishes pre-procurement notices for Horizon IT Services
Post Office has published three pre-procurement notices for Horizon IT Services. The notices are one element of a wider plan to transform technology and data at Post Office.
The notices can be accessed here:
- Pipeline notice - Multi-Sourcing of Horizon IT Services
- Preliminary market engagement notice - Multi-Sourcing of Horizon IT Services
- Planned procurement notice - Multi-Sourcing of Horizon IT Services
A Post Office spokesperson said: “Post Office has a five-year plan to transform the organisation and deliver a ‘new deal for postmasters’. We are looking at Post Office’s technology and data strategically, to ensure that we reduce central costs and provide postmasters with the tools they need to serve their customers and run profitable branches. We are committed to moving away from Fujitsu and off the Horizon system and we have a plan in place to introduce a new IT system in stages for postmasters and strategic partners. We will continue to ensure we comply with public procurement regulations as we transform our technology.”
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- With over 11,500 branches, Post Office has the biggest retail network in the UK, with more branches than all the banks and building societies combined.
- Post Office is helping anyone who wants cash to get it whichever way is most convenient. Partnership with over 30 banks, building societies and credit unions means that 99% of UK bank customers can access their accounts at their Post Office.
- Cash withdrawals, deposits and balance enquiries can be made securely and conveniently over the counter at any Post Office; and the biggest investment by any organisation or company in the last decade is being made to safeguard 1,400 free-to-use ATMs across the UK.
- Post Office is simplifying its proposition for Postmasters with a focus on its cash and banking; mails and parcels; foreign exchange; and; bill payments services.
- Research has found that visits to the Post Office help drive another 400 million visitors to other shops, restaurants and local businesses equating to an estimated £1.1 billion in additional revenue for High Street businesses.
- 99.7% of the population live within three miles of a Post Office; and 4,000 branches are open seven days a week.
