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Reuters Institute Digital News Report for 2024-2026

OFCOM

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03 Dec 2024 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM has awarded a contract titled "Reuters Institute Digital News Report for 2024-2026" to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, affiliated with the University of Oxford. This project involves conducting an annual international survey on changing news habits across forty-seven countries, providing valuable insights into critical issues in the news industry. Categorised under "Research services" (CPV code 73110000), the contract is valued at £59,400 and will run from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2026. The procurement process was conducted through a direct single tender action, and the region specified for the project is the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in conducting international surveys and analysing media trends. Companies with a strong background in journalism research, data collection, and analysis will find this contract highly relevant. While the awarded contract is currently with a large institution, similar future opportunities may arise where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could also compete effectively. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business profiles, expand professional networks, and provide substantial insights into global news consumption patterns.

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Notice Title

Reuters Institute Digital News Report for 2024-2026

Notice Description

This awarded contract is funding for a research project by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford. The Project is an annual international survey of changing news habits in forty-seven countries. Every year it brings new data about the critical issues for the news industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d8f7c40-5f4f-40ef-8a70-1e998227b1b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f1afa3-26e2-466a-9c17-1d15d5033358
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 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
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REUTERS INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF JOURNALISM, UNIVERSITY OF OXF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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