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Audio Market Assessment

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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22 Dec 2025 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for an "Audio Market Assessment" contract, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services". The tender was executed under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the RM 6126 framework agreement. Located in London, with the delivery address postcode SW1A 2BQ, the procurement stage was recently concluded with an award on 27th November 2025. This contract period commenced on 5th November 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, valued at £99,000. The award was published on 22nd December 2025 as per the OCDS documentation.

This procurement process presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in audio market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender especially attractive, given the suitability criteria outlined by the buying organisation. The contract was awarded to Frontier Economics Limited, a large-scale enterprise, indicating the competitiveness of the bid. Engaging in similar future opportunities can enhance business growth and revenue for companies with the necessary credentials and capabilities. Businesses keen on such government contracts can leverage frameworks and partnerships to strengthen their prospects in upcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio Market Assessment

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Research Services under the RM 6126 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d960c49-4fa1-4015-8049-1994f6bfa7e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7b525e-59a3-4c8b-8b4e-6ae76d1e97b9
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
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 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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