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title: "Product and services innovation"
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# Product and services innovation

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b448c6a-a75d-441a-89b8-12fc67e86b4e

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## Summary

The Post Office initiated a direct procurement process titled "Product and services innovation" within the industry category of Miscellaneous business-related services (CPV code 79990000). This process, which involved a single tender action below the threshold, culminated at the award stage. The contract, valued at £179,087, started on 17th January 2025 and will end on 17th May 2025. The procurement specifically targets services delivery in the United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period's end on 5th January 2025 and the award date on 10th January 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in reviewing and innovating products and services, particularly those of large scale such as Freud Communications Ltd, the awarded supplier. The procurement method, being a direct and streamlined process, suggests that businesses with the capability to meet specific and immediate needs are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the procurement's focus on business-related services underscores opportunities for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in consultancy and service innovation sectors.

## Notice

Review of products and services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b83d9f5-05ed-42c0-b2b8-42ff0768491a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 17 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,087 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREUD COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2025 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b83d9f5-05ed-42c0-b2b8-42ff0768491a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b83d9f5-05ed-42c0-b2b8-42ff0768491a
  2nd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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