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DCMS Infrastructure & Growth

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DCMS Infrastructure & Growth" was conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) based in London, England at 100 Parliament Street, SW1A 2BQ. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" with a CPV code of 73000000. The contract was awarded on 5th January 2026, following the tender's completion with a contract period from 17th November 2025 to 16th March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and consultancy services, especially those focusing on enhancing economic performance through infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability specifications outlined by DCMS. Businesses well-equipped to provide insights into infrastructure's economic impact stand to benefit and grow through contracts of this nature and scope.

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Notice Title

DCMS Infrastructure & Growth

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Research into the role of infrastructure in contributing to a place's economic performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d05dccc-6906-4894-b425-257270d9927b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262cc930-f095-43e8-893f-d31f4d705a6f
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
£116,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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