Award

Beano Trendspotter Reports

OFCOM

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Award

18 Mar 2025 at 14:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Beano Trendspotter Reports" was conducted by OFCOM, focusing on research services in the online media sector, particularly pertaining to children's online behaviours and interests. This contract is valued at GBP 131,264 and involves direct procurement through a single tender action below the threshold. The reports will be delivered within the region of London, United Kingdom, from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027. The process reached the awarding stage as of 18 March 2025, following the tender period that ended on 31 December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in research services aimed at understanding children's digital behaviour. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, given the emphasis on niche expertise and the manageable scope of the project. Businesses that can provide detailed insights into online safety and trends among children will find this contract valuable for expanding their market presence and demonstrating their capabilities to a prominent buyer like OFCOM.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beano Trendspotter Reports

Notice Description

This awarded contract is for Beano Trendspotter reports. As online media is a large part of children's lives, these reports have insights relevant to our online safety policy regarding emerging children's behaviors and/or interests.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14c50f1f-8695-49db-ba9b-ec9b91d443f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863b2fb7-8ad2-4691-a7b9-7c1543102df9
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,264 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,264 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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

BEANO STUDIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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