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Quantifying the value of EU touring for UK artists

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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22 Dec 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Quantifying the value of EU touring for UK artists." This project falls under the Research and Development Services category, identified by the CPV code 73000000. The procurement involved a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the objective to provide research services assessing the UK-EU touring impact and value. The supplier chosen for this award is Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd. The project was awarded on 10th December 2025 with a contract period from 10th November 2025 to 20th April 2026. The project is based in London, specifically at the postal code SW1A 2BQ, and it had a budget of £63,408.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the cultural and media sectors. SMEs and organisations similar to Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd that have the capacity to provide high-quality analysis and insights about market dynamics and international collaboration will find such projects beneficial for growth. Companies with a track record in research services and frameworks will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future, offering a platform for expanding their service scope and enhancing their portfolio in governmental consultancy projects.

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Notice Title

Quantifying the value of EU touring for UK artists

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services to assess the value and impact of touring between the UK and EU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d52f14e-22bd-475e-b57e-57264b7c8702
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c6a76a-4e96-444b-bdbd-cf68bc7b582a
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
£63,408 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,408 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 20 Apr 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
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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