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Business Postal Tracker

OFCOM

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05 Dec 2024 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process led by OFCOM, titled "Business Postal Tracker," falls under the industry category of Research services (CPV code 73110000). The location for service delivery is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This process, which is in the Award stage, involves a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 8th November 2024 to 31st March 2027. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 23rd August 2024 and the contract award date of 8th November 2024. The total contract value is £653,410.8.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in postal services market research. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly suited to them due to its emphasis on SME involvement. The contract with OFCOM, administered from London with an estimated value exceeding £650,000, can lead to substantial business growth for companies capable of providing detailed and reliable usage statistics and sentiment analysis of postal services among UK SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Postal Tracker

Notice Description

This awarded contract is for research that accurately measures the usage and attitudes towards postal services among UK SME (small to medium-sized) businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-017e3f25-d88c-4640-8929-16e3c0ca60de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129d35dc-f84f-48c6-8dc9-f3a620faf06b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£653,410 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£653,410 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMG RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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