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Disinformation Technical Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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27 Jul 2022 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has recently completed a procurement process for "Disinformation Technical Services," valued at £1,300,000. The procurement, classified under IT services and business services, took place in London, with the contract period spanning from 11 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Initially called off from a framework agreement, this selective tender reached its end date on 15 March 2022. The contract has since been awarded to Faculty Science Ltd, and the awarded contract notice was published on 27 July 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and relevant business services. Companies with expertise in managing and mitigating disinformation threats, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport's focus on disinformation can facilitate growth and the development of innovative solutions in a critical area of public policy.

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Notice Title

Disinformation Technical Services

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) seeks technical support on understanding the threat and mitigation of disinformation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dc503b0-7d40-467f-8845-b492b96260b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dea9926-0ae8-46ad-8fbc-7bc1fadd2b4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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 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

FACULTY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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