Award

Scoping Media Literacy Funding

OFCOM

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

This awarded contract, titled "Scoping Media Literacy Funding," is managed by OFCOM, a notable regulator in the communications industry, based in London. It falls under the Research Services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage. Key dates include the tender period's end date on 7th February 2025, the contract period starting on the same day and running until 31st July 2025. The contract value is £42,000, and the procurement was conducted through direct Single Tender Action (below threshold).

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in research services, especially those capable of conducting comprehensive scoping reports and engaging with key stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed initiatives, would find this contract advantageous. The Charities Aid Foundation, a large organisation, has already been awarded the contract, indicating that competition can be robust even for SMEs. This highlights the potential for growth and collaboration opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Title

Scoping Media Literacy Funding

Notice Description

This awarded contract is for scoping media literacy funding. These services include a scoping report with recommendations, design of a voluntary pooled funding initiative and a report on feedback from key stakeholders around the proposed initiative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29ecf063-c96d-41fa-81db-d4b0ecccd706
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab97071d-61ec-49f2-8f97-4eef09b43cbf
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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