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Mixed methods research programme

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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10 Mar 2026 at 19:40

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, has completed a procurement process for a mixed-methods research programme aimed at assessing cash and in-person banking services in the UK. The process was governed by legal frameworks under the UK Public General Acts of 2023. The procurement fell below the competitive threshold, utilising a limited method. WPI ECONOMICS LIMITED, an SME situated in Stanmore, United Kingdom, has been awarded the contract valued at £77,050 excluding VAT, with the contractual spending period set between 27th February 2026 and 30th April 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically market research services.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with capabilities in mixed-method analysis. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in evaluating financial services can benefit from the industry insights generated by such research projects. SMEs with innovative research methodologies can leverage their skills, as demonstrated by WPI ECONOMICS LIMITED's successful bid. Contracting with established public undertakings like the Post Office enhances business credibility and offers potential for further ventures in public service assessments across financial sectors in the UK.

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Notice Title

Mixed methods research programme

Notice Description

Mixed-methods research programme to assess cash and in-person banking services in the UK Value - PS77,050 ex vat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WPI ECONOMICS

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