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News research project

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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10 Jan 2025 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for a news research project titled "News research project." This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV: 73000000) and is located in London, England. The tender process, which involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with an award on 13th December 2024. The contract runs from 9th December 2024 to 11th April 2025, with a total value of £170,510. The tender period ended on 25th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were specifically catered for in the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses focused on delivering high-quality research and possessing robust methodologies for assessing public attitudes and usage of news services are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Ultimately, Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd, a large market research company, secured the contract, demonstrating the potential scale and impact of such opportunities within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

News research project

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research into the public's use and attitudes to BBC news services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4347d36a-b3d9-4ef6-a0d7-bd5cf2fd9708
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844d8e0b-c083-4904-bbb9-05f417f03c43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£170,510 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 11 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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