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title: "Research and Insights Services"
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# Research and Insights Services

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65baa9e8-7d50-4064-bd03-88b014805ef2

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## Summary

The Post Office, based in London, has completed its procurement process for "Research and Insights Services", which fell under the industry categories of IT services, research and development services, and market research. The procurement utilised a selective, restricted procedure suitable for contracts above a certain financial threshold, amounting to £3,700,000. The tender was published on 5th February 2025 and closed by 5th March 2025. The contract awarded on 8th January 2026 to several suppliers is set to commence on 9th January 2026 and conclude by 30th September 2030, encompassing research services across four distinct lots including Ad Hoc and Periodic Research, Postmaster Research, Specialist Audience, and Self-serve/field and tab.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT consulting, software development, and research and development consultancy services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), evidenced by the awardees such as Quadrangle Research Group Limited and Trinity McQueen Limited, indicative of the project’s adaptability to SME capacities. The procurement’s segmented structure across multiple lots opens multiple entry points for niche firms specialising in market analysis and data insights, reinforcing a collaborative environment conducive to new and continued partnerships.

## Notice

Post Office Limited seeks to establish contracts for Research and Insights Services. This will consist of 4 Lots which are for: Lot One - Ad Hoc and Periodic Research Lot Two - Postmaster Research Lot 3 - Specialist Audience Lot 4 - Self-serve / field and tab To apply please respond to the Selection Questionnaire available via the e-sourcing Event within the POLWeb3 e-Sourcing Portal that is being used to manage this procurement exercise. Link to Web3 - https://postoffice.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=4bc561cf-6fcc-4cba-a8d2-bb5813c8d19e

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb1b45-eaf4-4a30-a91c-b6f6a247554e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,700,000 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | DYNATA GLOBAL; QUADRANGLE RESEARCH GROUP; SAVANTA GROUP; THE VALUE ENGINEERS; TRINITY MCQUEEN |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb1b45-eaf4-4a30-a91c-b6f6a247554e
- 5 Feb 2025 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a80d4e1-9a5a-4949-b8c4-a0a184a11e92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb1b45-eaf4-4a30-a91c-b6f6a247554e
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a80d4e1-9a5a-4949-b8c4-a0a184a11e92
  5th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://postoffice.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx?ApplicationInstanceID=4bc561cf-6fcc-4cba-a8d2-bb5813c8d19e
- https://www.postoffice.co.uk

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