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CSA Perpetrator Research

OFCOM

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27 Jan 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "CSA Perpetrator Research" has been awarded by Ofcom, located in London, England. This procurement process falls under the industry category of Social Research Services (CPV code 79315000). The contract involves conducting research to understand perpetrator behaviour on online services, which is crucial for Ofcom's Online Safety Regime. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 25th November 2024 and the contract period from 4th December 2024 to 30th November 2026. The total contract value is £171,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research with a focus on online safety and behaviour analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. By taking part in such research initiatives, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their expertise in online safety measures, and build a strong relationship with a major regulatory authority like Ofcom.

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Notice Title

CSA Perpetrator Research

Notice Description

The commission of a research project to gather an understanding of perpetrator behaviour and their interactions on online services. This research will be crucial in furthering Ofcom's understanding of the landscape of the CSA harm and accurately develop measures under the Online Safety Regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f0e9d96-f9ae-4cde-98db-d6efa17a363c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f735e0-d245-41e9-8530-e274ee1280fa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUOJELLAAN LAPSIA, PROTECT CHILDREN RY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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