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Market research

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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08 Jun 2024 at 17:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of market research services. This tender, with the title "Market research," aimed to conduct independent research into the Post Office's future strategy. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period spans from September 13, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The tender had a total value of £150,000, with a minimum value of £110,000. The award was given to London Economics Ltd on September 12, 2023.

This procurement process led to an active contract worth £135,000 for London Economics Ltd. Post Office Limited was the buying organization for this tender. Businesses in the market research services sector would find this opportunity suitable for growth. The procurement took place in the United Kingdom and was categorised under services. Companies interested in strategic market research activities, particularly independent research, may find this contract appealing for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market research

Notice Description

Independent research into Post Office's future strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dbe8e74-b52a-46e5-93b2-f200cd06cb03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cebeaa3-e922-4e26-8f7f-ebe76cd3e32b
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 6-12 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 LIMITED
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

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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