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Children's Online Research Panel

OFCOM

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18 Nov 2024 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, the regulator for the communications services in the United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "Children's Online Research Panel". This tender, classified under market research services (CPV code 79310000), aimed to facilitate ongoing engagement with children to gather views, test policy proposals, and co-design research and policies in a safe, responsive manner. Located in London, the procurement was executed through a mini competition method, with a substantial budget of £990,502. The project commenced on 1st October 2024 and is set to continue until 15th July 2028. The children's panel will support Ofcom's initiatives under the Online Safety Act by addressing knowledge gaps and implementing smaller tactical projects.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in market research and online engagement tools. SMEs and organisations with a focus on social value (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete in such competitive environments. The successful award to Beano Studios Ltd highlights the importance of having a strategic approach to engaging young audiences in policy development processes. Businesses capable of providing innovative and safe research solutions can leverage this contract type to expand their market presence and contribute to impactful policy-making in the digital sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Online Research Panel

Notice Description

a children's online research panel to facilitate ongoing qualitative and quantitative engagement with children, to be used to gather views, test policy proposals, and co-design research and policy in an appropriate, safe, agile, and responsive way. The panel will build and complement our existing research tools, designed to measure and understand the views and experiences of children, on a variety of topics, including our policies. Research provides a vital role in ensuring that as Ofcom progresses with the duties in the Online Safety Act, we make changes that best meet the needs and interests of children, who, in many cases, greatly value and benefit from the online space. The panel will and is anticipated to be used for 'tactical' projects, where gaps in knowledge emerge, and smaller-scale continuous projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-660d94ed-19b7-4b87-ad6b-484ab678cc72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f537d3e-630b-4874-b340-238973d15b28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition
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
£990,502 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£990,502 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 15 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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
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

BEANO STUDIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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