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Online Harms Intelligence & Insights Strategy

OFCOM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Online Harms Intelligence & Insights Strategy" managed by Ofcom, a regulatory authority in the UK, focuses on research consultancy services. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of "Research consultancy services," aims to provide business and technical support for managing online harms intelligence, specifically related to online Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). The direct procurement method used is a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £100,000, spans from 27th November 2024 to 31st January 2025, and the main procurement category is services. The project location is London, with the delivery address postal code SE1 9HA. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited on 26th November 2024, and the award notice was published on 27th January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in online safety and regulatory compliance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria outlined. Engaging in this contract can provide businesses with the chance to contribute to a high-profile project, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector, and potentially leading to further opportunities within regulatory and consultancy markets.

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Notice Title

Online Harms Intelligence & Insights Strategy

Notice Description

Provision of business and technical support to establish an operating model for the Online Safety Group's management of online harms intelligence relating to online Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). This will support Ofcom to fully discharge its regulatory duties under the Online Safety Act (2023).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32e8d69c-b13c-4cb6-912a-e0031dd4e88b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a1650d-edb7-48cd-adfb-8397923b2c8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £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
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 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
Alex Lindsay
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
02079813600

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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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