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Know your Neighbourhood additional research

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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30 Jan 2026 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) facilitated a public procurement process titled "Know your Neighbourhood additional research," focusing on research and development services under the CPV classification 73000000. Located in London, specifically at postal code SW1A 2BQ, this tender aimed to acquire qualitative research support for the Know Your Neighbourhood fund. The procurement method used was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement reached the award stage on 10th December 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026, ensuring continuity in delivering the necessary services within the stipulated timeline.

This procurement process presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those recognised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for this tender. Named as the supplier, Economic Research Services Ltd, operating as an SME, secured the contract valued at £45,400. This project offers a chance for similar businesses to demonstrate expertise in qualitative research, potentially leading to future collaborations with government departments such as DCMS, thereby enhancing their reputation and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Know your Neighbourhood additional research

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide qualitative research for the know your neighbourhood fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eac903d-9ef5-4c06-b2c0-46eef265f215
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f71844-9c4d-4689-9da4-fd7e286e6642
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
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
£45,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 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

ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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