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Research into R&D activities by the Creative Industries

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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27 May 2020 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for a study on research and development activities within the creative industries. The contract, valued at £68,292, was awarded on 7 January 2020, and the research commenced on 14 February 2020, concluding by 31 March 2020. This procurement falls under the category of research services, and its scope included understanding barriers to R&D, the current activities in the sector, and the benefits for businesses. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, with the project based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy, particularly those experienced in the creative industries sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially those capable of collecting firm-level data and conducting comprehensive analyses. By engaging with these types of projects, businesses can not only contribute to enhancing support for the creative industries but can also expand their market reach and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into R&D activities by the Creative Industries

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) was seeking to appoint a Supplier to undertake a study on research and development (R&D) activity in the creative industries. In particular we wanted to understand: - The current R&D activities in the creative industries; - Any barriers or enablers to carrying out such activity including access to support; and - The benefits of R&D activities for creative industry businesses that undertake it. DCMS would like a study to build our understanding of R&D activities undertaken by creative businesses in the UK, the challenges creative businesses face in carrying out R&D activities, and any barriers to accessing public support and tax incentives. The research should collect new firm-level data using robust methods to meet the aims set out above and which are discussed in more detail below. Deliverables The main deliverables are expected to be: - An agreed sampling strategy - Survey materials including the questionnaire, recruitment materials etc. - A short report following cognitive testing to inform pilot design. - A short document setting out the findings from the pilot survey to determine whether the full fieldwork should go ahead. - Draft report for DCMS to comment on. - Final report to present clear and concise descriptive analysis of the survey findings that will be published by DCMS. The report should be for a wide audience including creative businesses and government. It should have an executive summary of key findings and be around 20 pages long. It should be in an accessible format in line with guidelines from the cabinet office. 1 - Dataset with survey responses and fields for data linking to be used by DCMS for further analysis in SPSS and Excel formats. - A presentation of the results to be held in DCMS with the Creative Economy team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5442bf3c-e239-4a8b-9414-98210d621521
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e957b1-9c26-41b2-b7b6-a8342ef0a63d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,292 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMB RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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