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The Future of the USO Qualitative Research Project

OFCOM

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06 Sep 2023 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM has awarded a contract for "The Future of the USO Qualitative Research Project" to Jigsaw Research Limited. The procurement process used the Other - Mini Competition method, with a total value of £78,603. The contract period is from 15th August 2023 to 29th September 2023. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, under the services category.

This tender by OFCOM offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the market research services industry to compete. The deadline for tender submissions was 26th June 2023. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity should specialize in market research services and have the capacity to deliver within London.

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Notice Title

The Future of the USO Qualitative Research Project

Notice Description

Ofcom aims to improve it's understanding of how postal user needs have changed since the last review, if at all, and to gain some insight into what types of post people are sending and the necessity or sentimental value of these items. Ofcom also aims to improve its understanding of the barriers to digital alternatives to post.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcc42b63-8328-495d-a3f6-a01bd226691f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c20426-1d8f-4080-b169-63df927340d1
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 - Mini Competition
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
£78,603 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,603 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 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
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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