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Post Usage Survey

OFCOM

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11 Mar 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

In this public procurement process, OFCOM, the communications regulator for the UK, has completed a tender titled "Post Usage Survey" for market research services, classified under the CPV code 79310000. The project involves conducting online and telephone surveys among UK adults, targeting a UK-wide audience, as well as specific demographic groups such as non-internet users. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £52,738, and the period for the services is from 6th January 2026 to 30th April 2026. The procurement was conducted through the "Direct Award via Ofcom Market Research Framework", allowing a streamlined supplier selection.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in market research services, particularly those with capabilities in both online and traditional survey methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain. The contract awarded to Yonder Consulting Limited, an SME, demonstrates the opportunity within this sector for businesses with expertise in gathering national demographic data and insights, thus providing pathways for expansion into public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Post Usage Survey

Notice Description

Post Usage Survey Online Survey Quantitative interviewing amongst UK adults aged 18+ via an online panel Online Omnibus - 4,000 UK nationally representative sample of UK respondents aged 18+. Telephone Survey CATI interviews with n=250 non-internet users/narrow internet users: split to 100 no internet; and 150 low confidence/low users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7b7bb5a-7080-4282-9cb8-8cba0310a47c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbe3c6c-fcf2-41a0-ba7a-0727c4292231
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£52,738 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,738 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YONDER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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