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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process summarised here involves OFCOM, a prominent regulatory authority in the UK, seeking qualitative research services to understand customer experiences with parcel deliveries. The industry category for this tender is Market Research Services under the CPV 79310000 code. The research aims to address customer interactions, particularly focusing on those with additional or access needs. The procurement was conducted via a mini competition under the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement and is located in London, United Kingdom. The award stage of this process has been reached, having been completed on 16th April 2026, with the contract period starting on 18th May 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2026. The total contract value is £70,680.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those experienced in qualitative research with an emphasis on consumer behaviour and accessibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate, highlighting the procurement's inclusivity. Organizations with proven expertise in evaluating customer service experiences, especially in logistics and delivery sectors, will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The procurement method favours entities familiar with framework agreements and mini competition protocols, providing an opportunity for growth and visibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Understanding customer experience of parcel deliveries

Notice Description

Qualitative research is to deepen Ofcom's understanding of customers' real world experiences of parcel deliveries and interactions with parcel operators, with a particular focus on those with additional or access needs and those who have contacted or complained to an operator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43adaf44-0182-42c0-99a6-c564eafa3cb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b9847f-b2fa-4a16-ad9d-adec9a84952d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAVIGATOR INSIGHT (FORMALLY BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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