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Provision of Ofcom Senior Industry Stakeholder Review

OFCOM

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Ofcom Senior Industry Stakeholder Review" was conducted by Ofcom, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the "Postal and telecommunications services" category, involved a competitive quotation (below threshold) under a limited procurement method. The process reached the award stage, with Linstock Ltd being the successful supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17th March 2025, the contract commencing on 5th June 2025, and concluding on 31st October 2025. This tender offers a budget of £60,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations capable of conducting robust stakeholder analyses and producing high-quality research. Such projects are especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given their acknowledged suitability within the procurement framework. Companies with expertise in market research, stakeholder engagement, and familiarity with the Market Research Society's Code of Conduct would be well-positioned to compete, providing an opportunity to showcase capabilities to a major regulatory authority like Ofcom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ofcom Senior Industry Stakeholder Review

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement to commission a senior industry stakeholder review. This will entail the successful bidder facilitating a review of Ofcom's role and performance as a regulator with key Ofcom senior industry stakeholders (circa 42) via a questionnaire and follow-up interviews. The feedback from the review will be used to produce a report to be presented to the Ofcom Board. As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: - High quality research collecting, collating, and analysing feedback from senior industry stakeholders (generally the CEO/ 'C-suite' individuals that Ofcom's CEO and Board would meet with) through both questionnaire and interview delivering a report focussed on the key evidence. Presentation of this report to the Ofcom Board - Adherence to the timetable agreed with flexibility to add additional stakeholders if required. - Adherence to high research and data protection standards. The project must be conducted in compliance with the Market Research Society's Code of Conduct. Understanding of this Code, relevant experience of working within its requirements and membership of the Market Research Society will be viewed favourably.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ae85bc9-ad6b-493f-a979-d40189f2f18e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d944ce-1471-4a5a-9dd3-a052c75aaae3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINSTOCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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