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Study to Investigate Measures Taken by Platforms to Tackle Online Racist Abuse

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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27 Jan 2022 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, which is seeking research services under the title "Study to Investigate Measures Taken by Platforms to Tackle Online Racist Abuse." This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method employed is selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to ESRO Ltd (Revealing Reality) on 17 January 2022, with a total contract value of £60,534. The contract period spans from 29 November 2021 to 31 March 2022, with the associated tender concluding on 10 November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in social media content analysis, legal frameworks regarding online behaviour, and digital policy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar tender opportunities in this domain, as they could leverage their expertise in addressing complex social issues such as online racism and harmful content management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Study to Investigate Measures Taken by Platforms to Tackle Online Racist Abuse

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide research services into measures taken by platforms to tackle legal but harmful online racist content. The objectives of this research are to; Understand how some social media companies address this content Identify examples of good practice Formulate a working definition for legal but harmful online racist content

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0af00516-fd38-45e5-a0e1-021cae22ccf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534ba393-3e81-4d94-b5c5-271628af0c87
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,534 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,534 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ESRO LTD (REVEALING REALITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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