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Further Research on Traffic to and Functionality of Adult Sites

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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14 Jul 2021 at 21:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a tender titled "Further Research on Traffic to and Functionality of Adult Sites". This research, classified under CPV code 73000000 for research and development services, aims to provide insights into the traffic of adult sites to inform online harms policy. The procurement was conducted through a direct method via a single tender action, with a total value of £20,209 GBP. The contract was active from 7 December 2020 until 11 January 2021, and the tender process concluded on 12 November 2020. The work was carried out in London, specifically at the DCMS headquarters located at 100 Parliament Street.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in online content analysis and regulatory assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the focus on consultancy-related services within the business services industry. Engaging with this type of contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience working with government organisations.

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Notice Title

Further Research on Traffic to and Functionality of Adult Sites

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide research on traffic to adult sites. The output from this research will allow DCMS to better understand the effectiveness of proposed online harms policy and inform future policy work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69a4bace-fedd-40c1-9969-6c3928b2129f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5ff284-6b6a-4251-9f72-408943acd4fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,209 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,209 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2020 - 11 Jan 2021 1-6 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 & 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

BRITISH BOARD OF FILM CLASSIFICATION (BBFC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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