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Testing user controls to tackle online harms

OFCOM

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11 Aug 2023 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this procurement process is OFCOM. The title of the tender is "Testing user controls to tackle online harms" in the market research services category. The location is in London, United Kingdom with a value of £252,453.60. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the procurement method being an Other category under the CCS Framework Agreement number RM6126. The tender period ended on June 9, 2023, and the contract period is from August 9, 2023, to December 15, 2023.

This tender issued by OFCOM presents business growth opportunities for companies, especially those in the services sector. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those with expertise in market research services. The contract period from August to December signifies a short-term engagement, suitable for agile companies looking to provide research and insights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria.

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Notice Title

Testing user controls to tackle online harms

Notice Description

Ofcom is conducting a programme of research, to gain further understanding into users' online journeys, the extent of potential harms, who they impact, mitigations to prevent harm, and the capabilities of online services. We are therefore seeking to run a series of online randomised control trials in financial year 2023/24 to generate evidence across a range of policy topics. We anticipate to run up to four online trials using the same platform mock up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-523a9278-846a-4114-a77a-19f2ae084288
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e80072-8f5d-4963-b578-755edd372d06
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 - CCS Framework Agreement number RM6126 - Research & Insights
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£252,453 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,453 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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