---
title: "Future of Post Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d31"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Future of Post Research Services

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d31

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Ofcom, a United Kingdom public authority in the sub-central government category, focused on the "Future of Post Research Services". This procurement involved research consultancy services to support the future of postal services project. Located in London, the procurement followed a limited competition method due to the below-threshold status, and has reached the award stage. The contract associated with this award commenced on 16th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2025, with a project value of £60,000. The finalisation of this procurement was marked by the contract signed on 15th May 2025, and the related award is active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those geared towards supporting government and public service projects. It offers a notable platform for SMEs like WIK-Consult GmbH to expand their business footprint within the UK market. The limited competition procurement method indicates that the involved organisations should have specialised expertise and accredited capabilities, making it ideal for firms that can offer niche services efficiently. Engaging in such contracts could assist businesses in building relationships with significant public bodies like Ofcom and may lead to future collaborative opportunities.

## Notice

This procurement is for research services that supports the future of post project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024669-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WIK-CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 11:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024669-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024669-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofcom.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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