---
title: "Universal Postal Service Efficiency Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2021-09-17"
---

# Universal Postal Service Efficiency Study

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340.json)

## Summary

The procurement process titled "Universal Postal Service Efficiency Study" was initiated by Ofcom, the regulatory authority overseeing the UK postal sector. This project, classified under business and management consultancy services, is located in London, England. The tender period concluded on 20th July 2021 with a contract recently awarded worth £98,000. The contract period is set to run from 16th August 2021 to 29th October 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business efficiencies and regulatory frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on understanding efficiency improvements within a regulated industry. By offering expert insight and innovative solutions, suitable businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the sector.

## Notice

Ofcom has a requirement for a postal UPS efficiency study. Ofcom is currently undertaking a review of its regulations of the UK postal sector. To support this process, we wish to better understand the scope for Royal Mail to make efficiency improvements over the next 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27de562f-c315-41d3-9677-0a0abdb667e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27de562f-c315-41d3-9677-0a0abdb667e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27de562f-c315-41d3-9677-0a0abdb667e6
  17th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofcom.org.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9245c0a-4baf-4408-9168-a91c09df0340.json.