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Post Office Consultation Analysis & Citizen Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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05 Sep 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Post Office Consultation Analysis & Citizen Engagement" was conducted by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. The tender, part of the public-opinion polling services industry category, included delivery locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Initially in the tender phase with an end date of 17th July 2025, the process has progressed to the award stage as of the 5th September 2025. This contract, valued at £300,000, began on 26th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 27th February 2026. The procurement was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses particularly interested in public-opinion polling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been highlighted as suitable contenders, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in consultancy and citizen engagement can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and engage with governmental projects. The successful supplier, Basis Social Limited, a large-scale firm based in London, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to such contracts. By engaging in public sector opportunities such as this, businesses can enhance their market reach and foster substantial growth through governmental collaborations.

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Notice Title

Post Office Consultation Analysis & Citizen Engagement

Notice Description

Post Office Consultation Analysis & Citizen Engagement services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adb102b9-726e-48fa-b4a2-42b8bdb7c7aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a80aa4-20a2-4807-aa51-2b2dd3ad2766
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department of Business and Trade
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
000000090000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BASIS SOCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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