---
title: "Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05513c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-08"
---

# Market Research

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05513c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited, a central government public authority located in London, involves the contract for "Market Research" services. The industry category is market research services, under CPV code 79310000. This procurement, classified as a direct method below the competition threshold, began its contract period on 4th July 2025, set to conclude on 31st October 2025. The procurement stage was completed, with the contract awarded to Apex Insight Limited, a supplier also based in London. Contracts have been formalised under the legal basis of the 2023/54 UKPGA, ensuring compliance with current legislative frameworks.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research services to engage with a major public authority buyer such as Post Office Limited. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive market analysis and reporting will find this contract, valued at up to £40,000 excluding VAT, particularly beneficial for growth. The procurement method allows for quicker awards without extensive competition, favouring businesses that can swiftly meet the specified requirements and build their portfolio through strategic public sector engagements.

## Notice

Market research, associated analysis and reports up to PS40,000 ex vat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038233-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| 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 | APEX INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 12:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038233-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 15:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034187-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038233-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034187-2025
  20th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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