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Value of regional TV production

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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22 Dec 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for research services under the title "Value of regional TV production." This procurement, which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £67,100, covers services related to media and financial analysis. The procurement stage is the award, with the contract period extending from 25th November 2025 to 10th April 2026. The services are to be delivered in London, with Oliver and Ohlbaum named as the supplier.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialize in media research and financial analysis, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in broadcast and digital media will find this contract beneficial for growth as it enables them to engage with a significant government department. The selective procurement method, as a call-off from a framework agreement, favours businesses that have existing relationships within government frameworks or those capable of delivering comprehensive consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Value of regional TV production

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Research Services, specifically covering areas such as Broadcast media, Digital media and Financial analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f242d14-950c-46aa-8d7a-5f56aebc9a2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad3b738-15d7-41ed-a1b4-48bb58d70b91
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
SME

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
£67,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 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 AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

OLIVER AND OHLBAUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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