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Lived experience group facilitation

OFCOM

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11 Nov 2024 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator based in London (SE1 9HA), has awarded a contract for lived experience group facilitation. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000). The open procedure (below threshold) tender was finalised, and the facilitation service will operate from 15th October 2024 to 14th October 2025. The total contract value is £155,300, and it is aimed at involving bereaved families and individuals affected by online child sexual abuse, in line with the Online Safety Act. Some key players in this process include Praesidio Safeguarding Limited, the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in consultancy services, especially those with experience in online safety and child protection. The contract’s focus on lived experience facilitation provides a valuable platform for businesses to demonstrate their capability, broaden their market exposure, and strengthen their portfolio in socially impactful projects. Companies equipped with robust methodologies to manage sensitive group engagements will find this tender particularly suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lived experience group facilitation

Notice Description

Ofcom has been engaging with a group of bereaved families campaigning for online safety and adults with direct experience of online harms as children, including child sexual abuse, who wish to engage with Ofcom as an entity representing those with lived experiences of the harms in scope of the Online Safety Act (OSA). Ofcom has a requirement for lived experience group facilitation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46ea1284-15f0-47b3-94b5-94ba694fa40b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5a819e-5625-44cc-9788-b1b7fc415dd0
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PRAESIDIO SAFEGUARDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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