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Dormant Assets Scheme Quantum Review

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), focuses on the Dormant Assets Scheme Quantum Review under the Research and Development Services category. Located in London, England, the procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, commenced on 30 January 2026 and is set to conclude on 29 May 2026. The tendering phase ended on 17 November 2025, with the award being actively published on 17 April 2026. The total contract value amounts to £150,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those aiming for clientele within the governmental sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the procurement's alignment with such organisational scopes. Businesses with expertise in conducting and delivering comprehensive research services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities that may arise in the future under DCMS's broader dormant assets initiatives.

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Notice Title

Dormant Assets Scheme Quantum Review

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services in support of the Dormant Assets Scheme Quantum Review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-255b034f-f7fc-4123-b8f3-661a704adf4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0465c038-6a59-43b4-9630-adb6fccb5cb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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