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Residential Postal Tracker

OFCOM

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05 Dec 2024 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by OFCOM, involves the contract titled "Residential Postal Tracker" in the research services industry category. The contract aims to measure usage and attitudes towards postal services among UK adults and provide a vehicle for gathering information on emerging policy issues. The contract is based in London, with a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16th August 2024, with the contract running from 31st October 2024 to 31st March 2027. The contract was awarded to Jigsaw Research Ltd on 31st October 2024, with a total value of £541,381.20.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in research and data analysis, particularly those capable of executing large-scale studies on public services. Although the current award went to a large supplier, Jigsaw Research Ltd, other businesses, especially those experienced in policy research and stakeholder engagement, would be well-suited for similar future tenders. Companies specialising in innovative research methodologies could leverage such opportunities to secure valuable contracts and contribute to impactful public policy developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential Postal Tracker

Notice Description

This awarded contract is for research to accurately measure usage and attitudes towards postal services among UK adult postal service users (aged 16+) and to provide a research vehicle that can be used to gather information about emerging policy issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d92b9b3-63bb-4284-bd1d-f81818356973
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dacfcbc-97f4-4f0e-b3f6-73e5ce7a8f2f
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
Not specified
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
£541,381 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£541,381 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JIGSAW RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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