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Online Safety Business Survey

OFCOM

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11 Nov 2024 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has announced the award of a contract for the "Online Safety Business Survey" under the industry category of Market Research Services (CPV 79310000). Located in London, Ofcom sought an agency to perform a quantitative survey involving at least 300 businesses in relation to the Online Safety Act. This survey aims to assess the impact of the new regulatory framework on various industry sectors and evaluate current business practices in online safety. The procurement process followed an open procedure (below threshold) and had the tender period ending on 6th September 2024. The contract was awarded on 20th September 2024, with the project running from 15th October 2024 to 14th October 2025, with a contract value of £178,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those experienced in regulatory impact studies and online safety measures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable for this contract. The awarded supplier, BDRC Continental Ltd trading as BVA BDRC, exemplifies the type of organisations that can benefit from participating in such tenders, highlighting the potential for business growth through government contracts and the opportunity to contribute to crucial regulatory research initiatives.

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Notice Title

Online Safety Business Survey

Notice Description

Ofcom required an agency to conduct a quantitative survey with at least 300 businesses who are likely to be regulated under the Online Safety Act (OSA). The purpose of the research is to gain a better understanding of the reach of the new regulatory framework, how it may be considered by different parts of industry, and the systems and processes that businesses currently have in place to keep users safe online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32fa00e4-0d38-4d9f-a7f4-8a0d19b4a85f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b26eca1-806b-4f06-8430-68c29b0cb1a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2025 6-12 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDRC CONTINENTAL LTD TRADING AS BVA BDRC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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