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Better Youth Spaces Fund Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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10 Oct 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded the procurement process for the "Better Youth Spaces Fund Evaluation" project, classified under the business services sector, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in London, this tender was managed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £340,025.02, was awarded to Ipsos (market research) Limited, with the procurement transitioning to the award stage as of 6th August 2025. Key dates include the tender period closing on 18th June 2025 and the contract running from 24th July 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research within the public sector. Companies that are well-suited to this tender include those with experience in similar evaluation projects and who are either small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the DCMS's focus on inclusive growth. Engaging in such a project can enhance a company’s profile in the public sector, providing valuable experience and networks that facilitate further expansion in public procurement landscapes.

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Notice Title

Better Youth Spaces Fund Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide an evaluation of the Better Youth Spaces funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e594161-6892-4cb7-a7ed-5310299e4d3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73cc4d0e-9145-49ce-b6ff-b1a3cab071c1
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,025 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,025 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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