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Online Safety Business Survey

OFCOM

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11 Feb 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by OFCOM, based in London, pertains to a contract entitled "Online Safety Business Survey." The project aims to explore the reach and perception of the Online Safety Act 2023 across diverse industry sectors, focusing on market research services within the context of online user safety. This tender, under the category of services, has progressed to the award stage, with Strat7 Limited, trading as Jigsaw Research, being the successful supplier. The tender was part of a mini competition through the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement. The tender period concluded on 29th October 2025, with the contract covering a period from 3rd December 2025 to 31st May 2026. It is valued at £111,325, with involvement across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those focusing on regulatory impacts and safety measures within the digital sphere. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, indicating potential for business growth within these sectors. Businesses adept in navigating framework agreements and those with expertise in the intersection of market research and safety regulations stand to gain significantly. The project not only promises direct economic benefits but also enhances the participating entities’ reputation and expertise in handling nuanced aspects of digital safety legislation.

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Notice Title

Online Safety Business Survey

Notice Description

Research that provides an accurate measure of the reach of the regulatory framework of the Online Safety Act 2023 ('the Act'), how it is perceived by different parts of the industry, and the systems and processes that services have in place to keep users safe online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46a2dcf3-4916-4160-94a8-807f5852cb73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a514f6c-cc7c-4431-8f2f-45af587b573b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£111,325 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,325 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

STRAT7 LIMITED, TRADING AS JIGSAW RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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