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Children and Adults Trial Default Safety Settings

OFCOM

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11 Sep 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Children and Adults Trial Default Safety Settings" was undertaken by OFCOM, a key regulatory authority in the UK. This process focuses on the market research services industry and involves testing responses to default safety settings on a simulated online platform. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 79310000, awarded a contract valued at £115,655.27 GBP. The procurement method employed was a mini competition via the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement. Awarded on 2nd September 2025, the contract began on 3rd September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. The services will be delivered across multiple locations including the UK and various British territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in market research services. It is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a supportive stance towards diverse business participation. Companies with expertise in researching consumer behaviour and online safety settings would be well-aligned to the project goals. In collaborative arenas like this, larger enterprises and those equipped for comprehensive market studies are also well-positioned to compete effectively, fostering growth through innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Children and Adults Trial Default Safety Settings

Notice Description

Research to test how adults and under 18s respond to various default safety settings on a simulated online platform. Of specific interest are interventions to reduce the likelihood that safety defaults are overridden. Objective: To explore how children and adults respond to default safety settings on a simulated online platform. Of specific interest are interventions to reduce the likelihood that safety defaults are overridden

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bc64096-cd52-4fe1-b43d-1ce26d007b85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3214fdb5-8d23-44a1-8d8d-3a557aaeba52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£115,655 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,655 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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