Tender

Ofcom Online Research Panel

OFCOM

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Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is currently managing a tender process for the "Ofcom Online Research Panel", classified under market research services (CPV: 79310000). The procurement is at the tender stage, with proposals due by 10th March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2022 and could last up to four years, depending on extensions. The estimated total contract value is £1,890,000, with an annual value of £472,500, and the service is located in London, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in market research and data collection services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with capabilities in managing online panels and conducting quantitative and qualitative research would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only allows firms to grow through substantial funding but also may enhance their visibility and credibility in the market, particularly within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Ofcom Online Research Panel

Notice Description

Ofcom is the UK regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day. We regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobile, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We are independent and funded by fees paid to us by the companies we regulate. Further information can be found on our website www.ofcom.org.uk. In Autumn 2020, the UK Government introduced new legislation giving Ofcom powers to regulate UK-based video-sharing platforms (VSPs). From November 2020, VSPs which fall within our jurisdiction must comply with new rules around protecting children from potentially harmful content and all users from illegal content and incitement to hatred and violence. Research from this panel will feed into a series of annual VSP monitoring reports. In Spring 2021, the UK Government published its draft Online Safety Bill, granting Ofcom new responsibilities that will help to keep people safe when they are online. The bill is due to be introduced to Parliament in 2022. Ofcom invites Applicants to submit proposals for the market research service provision of an Online Research Panel. The online research panel is defined as having access to a large number of consumers, from which quantitative and/or qualitative data can be collected quickly and at relatively low cost. Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of two years. At Ofcom's absolute discretion, the contract may be extended for up to two further periods of up to twelve months each. The maximum length of the contract is therefore four years. The estimated contract value given is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value is therefore PS472,500

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03436f40-6e5b-4d67-9f84-d47655eb79da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad157a1-0f34-471a-b69a-50476b57fe34
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,890,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Hayley Watson
Contact Email
hayley.watson@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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