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title: "Mystery Shopping"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0fd086d-0c3a-4424-9453-078865779b61"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POST OFFICE"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Mystery Shopping

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0fd086d-0c3a-4424-9453-078865779b61

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Post Office focused on the "Mystery Shopping" contract, situated in the industry category of market research services. The tender invites limited competitive quotations below threshold, aligning under CPV classification 79310000. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase as of 19th February 2026, reflecting the completion of the process. Set within the United Kingdom, the contract gained active status on 1st December 2025 and will span until 30th November 2026, with a total value of £178,000. The tender period closed on 21st March 2025 at 16:00. This opportunity caters primarily to SMEs, offering a substantial timeframe for execution.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in market research and related services such as survey, market testing, performance review, feasibility study, and social research. IPSOS MORI UK LIMITED emerged as the successful supplier, suggesting that similar organisations in scale and capability could thrive in future procurements within these sectors. The competitive quotation approach provided a relatively accessible entry point for qualified SMEs to secure significant services contracts, making it a beneficial proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the UK market research field.

## Notice

Mystery shopping tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497bc4f6-ad00-44df-ac45-f8b1598ec513 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI UK LIMTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79312000 - Market-testing services
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 22:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497bc4f6-ad00-44df-ac45-f8b1598ec513

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497bc4f6-ad00-44df-ac45-f8b1598ec513
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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