Tender

GB-London: Democracy Support Contractor

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

08 Nov 2018 at 15:00

Tender

05 Nov 2018 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport is currently seeking a contractor for the “Democracy Support Contractor” tender in London, UK. This procurement falls under the government services category and is at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 November 2018. The contract's total value is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000, and it is intended to run from 10 December 2018 until 31 March 2020. This tender is being conducted through an open procurement method, allowing a wide array of bidders to apply.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Businesses with experience in participatory democracy, community engagement, and local governance solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to foster citizen involvement in local decision-making processes, making it an excellent fit for firms with expertise in innovative citizen engagement methods and community-oriented services.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Democracy Support Contractor

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 08 November 2018 for the following reason: Deadline date has changed to 23/11/2018(The Office for Civil Society and Communities Team believe that local people are best placed to understand the needs and strengths of their communities and the places where they live. As such, local people should be involved in finding solutions to local issues. The Innovation in Democracy Programme (IiDP) builds on OCS' expertise in this area (such as with Community Organisers, Place-based Social Action (with the Big Lottery Fund), Enabling Social Action and the work of the Centre for Social Action). IiDP will involve citizens in decision making at local government level through innovative models of participatory democracy. DCMS will be providing funding and support to 8-10 local authorities to pilot opportunities to open up some of their policy decisions to citizen deliberation. Citizens' Assembly processes will be used, complemented by online civic technology tools in order to extend the reach, transparency, and accountability of the process.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59eaec1f-37fa-49ef-b40a-ec2bc03c49a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75131000 - Government services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Colin Blackwood
Contact Email
colin.blackwood@culture.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442072116000

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

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