Tender

Research and Insight Services

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking to procure Research and Insight Services, divided into four distinct lots to cover various areas such as Ad-Hoc and periodic research, Postmaster research, Specialist audiences research, and Self-serve / field and tab. This tender falls under the industry category of research services and is inclusive of related consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submissions set for 5th March 2025. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract periods are set for an initial 36 months with potential extensions of 2 x 12 months. The total contract value is approximately £3,700,000, and the procurement method being used is a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services to expand their portfolios by undertaking comprehensive research activities for the Post Office Limited. Companies specialising in market and economic research, polling, statistics, or IT services related to research could find value in participating. With the procurement structured into multiple lots, firms can bid on specific areas that match their expertise, thus accommodating a wide range of service providers from SMEs to larger consultancy firms. The potential contract renewals also provide an extended opportunity for ongoing collaboration and business growth.

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Notice Title

Research and Insight Services

Notice Description

Post Office Limited seeks to establish services regarding Research and Insights, these are to be divided into 4 Lots. Lot One - Ad-Hoc and periodic research Lot Two - Postmaster research Lot Three - Specialist audiences research Lot Four - Self-serve / field and tab

Lot Information

Ad Hoc and Periodic Research

Ad-Hoc and Periodic Research

Options: Option of 2 x 12 month extensions after the initial 36 month period

Renewal: Initial 36 month contract with potential 2 x 12 month extensions

Postmaster Research

Postmaster Research

Options: Option of 2 x 12 month extensions after the initial 36 month period

Renewal: Initial 36 month contract with potential 2 x 12 month extensions

Specialist Audience Research

Specialist Audience Research

Options: Option of 2 x 12 month extensions after the initial 36 month period

Renewal: Initial 36 month contract with potential 2 x 12 month extensions

Self-serve / field and tab

Self-serve / field & tab

Options: Option of 2 x 12 month extensions after the initial 36 month period

Renewal: Initial 36 month contract with potential 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003814-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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