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Market research

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for market research services has been facilitated by Post Office Limited, headquartered at 100 Wood Street, London, UK. The process pertains to the service industry category, specifically focusing on market research. The procurement is at the award stage, with the tender identified as C103774 and having a direct procurement method without competition due to being below the applicable threshold. The contract, awarded to LSE Enterprise Ltd for the provision of market research and associated analytical services, commenced on 6th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £94,800 GBP. The contract has been active since its signing on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for enterprises engaged in delivering insightful market research services. Given its nature as a direct procurement, it favourably suits well-established businesses capable of meeting the strategic analysis needs of public undertakings such as the Post Office Limited. The contract, already awarded to a large-scale organisation, illustrates the potential for similar enterprises with robust analytical capabilities to engage effectively in high-value public sector contracts, thereby driving business growth in a competitive market landscape.

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Notice Title

Market research

Notice Description

Market research, associated analysis and reports Up to PS94.800

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060115
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001107-2026
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

LSE ENTERPRISE

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