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title: "Mixed methods research programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666d3"
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published: "2026-03-10"
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# Mixed methods research programme

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666d3

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## Summary

Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, has completed a procurement process for a mixed-methods research programme aimed at assessing cash and in-person banking services in the UK. The process was governed by legal frameworks under the UK Public General Acts of 2023. The procurement fell below the competitive threshold, utilising a limited method. WPI ECONOMICS LIMITED, an SME situated in Stanmore, United Kingdom, has been awarded the contract valued at £77,050 excluding VAT, with the contractual spending period set between 27th February 2026 and 30th April 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically market research services.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with capabilities in mixed-method analysis. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in evaluating financial services can benefit from the industry insights generated by such research projects. SMEs with innovative research methodologies can leverage their skills, as demonstrated by WPI ECONOMICS LIMITED's successful bid. Contracting with established public undertakings like the Post Office enhances business credibility and offers potential for further ventures in public service assessments across financial sectors in the UK.

## Notice

Mixed-methods research programme to assess cash and in-person banking services in the UK Value - PS77,050 ex vat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021563-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,050 |

## 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 | WPI ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 19:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021563-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021563-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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