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Research on Social Mobility within the Creative Industries

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

20 Jul 2021 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) conducted a procurement process titled "Research on Social Mobility within the Creative Industries," aimed at delivering research and evaluation services to enhance diversity within the creative economy. This contract, classified under business services (CPV code 79000000), had a total value of £20,000 and utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 16 January 2021 and concluded on 1 May 2021. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the award formally published on 20 July 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research, consultancy, and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on social mobility and inclusivity initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the project's objectives. Successful firms in this sector could leverage this engagement to strengthen their market presence and foster partnerships within the creative industries, paving the way for future contracts and growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Research on Social Mobility within the Creative Industries

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide research and evaluation services on the issue of social mobility. This project seeks to catalyse action to test and trial new policy, programmes and practices that promote a more diverse and inclusive creative economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04f7fd76-2685-43b2-9e18-e534ac0928fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5507caf4-0eb6-4523-abc7-507e338b3e0e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2021 - 1 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NESTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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