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title: "Postmaster Inclusion Framework Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f124"
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published: "2025-12-08"
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# Postmaster Inclusion Framework Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f124

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade recently completed the procurement process for the "Postmaster Inclusion Framework Evaluation," a service category tender pertaining to research services. Located in London, this central government body handled the process using a direct procurement method, classified as below the threshold without competition. Significant dates include the contract signing on 4th December 2025, with the active period running between 8th December 2025 and 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £103,782, aims to assess postmaster engagement initiatives by the Post Office Limited, providing early insights and recommendations for improvement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services with a focus on evaluation frameworks and stakeholder engagement. Companies that excel in these areas, such as SMEs with expertise in analytical research and stakeholder assessments, would find this type of government contract beneficial for growth. By contributing to high-profile initiatives like the Postmaster Inclusion Framework, businesses can enhance their portfolio and increase their visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

The proposed research aims to provide an independent, external 'early insights' evaluation of the ongoing postmaster engagement initiatives implemented by Post Office Limited (POL). These ongoing initiatives will be assessed against government priorities and objectives, different stakeholders' expectations and understandings of what good engagement means. The research aims to generate early insights into what is and isn't working in postmaster inclusion and to understand what success looks like for postmaster inclusion, which will form the basis for recommendations on how to improve the ongoing initiatives or change the current approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080782-2025 |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £86,485 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TONIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 16:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080782-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080782-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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