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GB-London: Research into recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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27 May 2020 at 12:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for £43,250 to Plum Consulting London LLP for research into the recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally. This procurement falls under the category of market research services and is part of an open tender procedure. The contract period commenced on 17 February 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2020. This procurement process was completed with the award notice published on 27 May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research and analytics. Firms with expertise in understanding media dynamics and governmental support mechanisms for the press will be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this kind of opportunity particularly advantageous, given the focus on specialised research capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Research into recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking to appoint a Supplier to undertake research into the press market, both in the UK and globally. In particular we would like to understand: 1) The relationship between local news consumption and democratic engagement. 2) The different forms of government support, including subsidies, that the press industry receives in other jurisdictions. Refer to the ITT for additional information. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11edb759-643b-4cd0-8ba6-13c9b1317a38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856eec62-0e5b-4518-b86d-1f8c2e64c463
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 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 AND 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

PLUM CONSULTING LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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