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Future Vision

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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31 Oct 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Future Vision" was conducted by Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. This process, under the industry category of "services," specifically focused on public relations consultancy services. The procurement method was a direct award, classified as below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach due to limited scale requirements. The contract commenced on 15th October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st October 2025. The procurement has reached the award stage, with one completed lot delivered by Freuds Group Limited, a large organisation also located in London. The legal foundation for this process is grounded in the UK's 2023 legislative framework.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations and consultancy services. It is particularly advantageous for companies capable of delivering high-quality narrative and design support in a short time frame. The streamlined procurement method without competition may suit businesses that have established themselves as trusted suppliers or hold existing relationships with public sector bodies. Given the project’s focus on future visioning, creative agencies with a strong track record in innovative public relations strategies would find this opportunity aligning well with their expertise, thereby fostering their potential for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Vision

Notice Description

Future Vision Narrative and Design Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070077-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREUDS GROUP

Further Information

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