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Product and services innovation

POST OFFICE

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02 Feb 2025 at 15:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office initiated a direct procurement process titled "Product and services innovation" within the industry category of Miscellaneous business-related services (CPV code 79990000). This process, which involved a single tender action below the threshold, culminated at the award stage. The contract, valued at £179,087, started on 17th January 2025 and will end on 17th May 2025. The procurement specifically targets services delivery in the United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period's end on 5th January 2025 and the award date on 10th January 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in reviewing and innovating products and services, particularly those of large scale such as Freud Communications Ltd, the awarded supplier. The procurement method, being a direct and streamlined process, suggests that businesses with the capability to meet specific and immediate needs are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the procurement's focus on business-related services underscores opportunities for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in consultancy and service innovation sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Product and services innovation

Notice Description

Review of products and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b448c6a-a75d-441a-89b8-12fc67e86b4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b83d9f5-05ed-42c0-b2b8-42ff0768491a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,087 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 17 May 2025 1-6 months
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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREUD COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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