Planning

Evidence and Learning Lead for Tackling Lonliness

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Planning

09 Jan 2020 at 11:15

Planning

09 Jan 2020 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is planning a procurement titled "Evidence and Learning Lead for Tackling Loneliness," aimed at commissioning a variety of research and consultancy services, valued at £2.5 million. The procurement is categorised under research and development services and is set to take place from April 1, 2020, to April 1, 2025. The planned procurement notice was published on January 9, 2020, and the process will follow an open procurement method, making it accessible to a wider range of bidders as it exceeds the threshold for competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those focused on social issues such as loneliness. Companies with capabilities in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and policy implementation would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate expertise in delivering impactful social research. Furthermore, this process encourages participation from larger organisations with the capacity to manage substantial budgets, thereby creating avenues for collaboration and business growth.

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Notice Title

Evidence and Learning Lead for Tackling Lonliness

Notice Description

The Office for Civil Society within DCMS is seeking market interest in the commissioning of a range of research and consultancy services to support the key policy objective of tackling loneliness. This would involve reviewing existing research as well as facilitating stakeholder engagement and disseminating learning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2643be2b-de0a-449b-961c-8b4204509793
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696e2683-cde0-4a80-87f6-bfc332e1e16f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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