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Digital Silk Road Research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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06 Apr 2023 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has recently completed the procurement process for the "Digital Silk Road Research" project. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, falling below the threshold. The contract period ran from 2nd February 2023 to 31st March 2023, with a contract value of £52,556 in GBP. The procurement was in the services category, and the tender period ended on 20th January 2023. The buying organisation, DCMS, is located at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ, in England.

This recent tender by DCMS presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses well-suited to compete in this area are those specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services, particularly in the digital industry. The procurement process for the "Digital Silk Road Research" project aimed to find a supplier to conduct research in this specific area, highlighting a niche opportunity for businesses in the technology sector looking to expand their portfolios through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Silk Road Research

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are seeking a Supplier to conduct research into Digital Silk Road

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b822b90-3765-45e3-bd0e-97460796328b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c690b11-42ef-44a7-bd5f-924b8b62634a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,556 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,556 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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