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Universal Postal Service Efficiency Study

OFCOM

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17 Sep 2021 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Universal Postal Service Efficiency Study" was initiated by Ofcom, the regulatory authority overseeing the UK postal sector. This project, classified under business and management consultancy services, is located in London, England. The tender period concluded on 20th July 2021 with a contract recently awarded worth £98,000. The contract period is set to run from 16th August 2021 to 29th October 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business efficiencies and regulatory frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on understanding efficiency improvements within a regulated industry. By offering expert insight and innovative solutions, suitable businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Postal Service Efficiency Study

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for a postal UPS efficiency study. Ofcom is currently undertaking a review of its regulations of the UK postal sector. To support this process, we wish to better understand the scope for Royal Mail to make efficiency improvements over the next 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27de562f-c315-41d3-9677-0a0abdb667e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 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
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

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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