Award

Mis/Disinformation Monitoring and Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Award

27 Sep 2023 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract for 'Mis/Disinformation Monitoring and Analysis' to support cross-Government efforts. The contracting authority for this service is DSIT, with the Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) being the buyer. The procurement process was completed with an open procedure and a total contract value of £350,960. The contract period spans from August 24, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on May 22, 2023. The service falls under the main procurement category of 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' and is located in London, with a postal code of SW1H 0ET.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies interested in research and development services and related consultancy services, particularly those focusing on combating misinformation and disinformation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in analysing harmful content and supporting Government initiatives in this area would find this tender particularly relevant, given the significance attached to addressing misinformation at a national level.

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Notice Title

Mis/Disinformation Monitoring and Analysis

Notice Description

Due to the Machinery of Government changes in February 2023, the contract award has been processed by DCMS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT); the contracting authority for the contract is DSIT. The Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to support cross-Government efforts to build a comprehensive picture of potentially harmful misinformation and disinformation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-546e5ffd-4313-4533-8dd5-3b0e81a78e24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f6e657-8370-4133-98df-ee2f2194144e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£350,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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

CRISP THINKING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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