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Online Safety Bill: Preparation Support

OFCOM

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12 Dec 2022 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Ofcom has awarded a contract for the project titled "Online Safety Bill: Preparation Support" under the procurement stage of award. The contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The project is located in LONDON, England with a contract value of 190,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st October 2022, and the contract period runs from 8th November 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender for "Online Safety Bill: Preparation Support" awarded by Ofcom to QINETIQ LIMITED offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing research and development services and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete based on the suitability criteria. The project focuses on understanding various aspects related to the Online Safety Act such as investment impact, prevention of illegal content, and combating online fraud and scams, providing a diverse scope for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Safety Bill: Preparation Support

Notice Description

Ofcom need to develop and publish statutory codes of practice for public consultation, prior to them being laid before parliament in relation to the Online Safety Bill. There are three areas of policy that Ofcom seek support with through this commission. They are: i) Understanding how investors impact risk. This workstream aims to understand investment decisions for services that are likely to be in scope of the Online Safety Act - so-called User-to-User (U2U) services and search services - and how they may affect risk of harm on those services. ii) Prevention of Priority Illegal Content. This workstream will seek to understand what (and how) high-reach internet platforms are doing to prevent or mitigate priority illegal content, which could include the illegal selling of weapons, drugs and psychoactive substances, offers to facilitate illegal immigration or the promotion of suicide. iii) Effective mitigations to combat online fraud and scams. This workstream will help Ofcom better understand technological opportunities and challenges for ensuring user safety within a variety of online services and environments. Additional information: This award was commissioned using the Home Office's Accelerated Capability Environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922d2786-f6df-4789-b715-1955832447da
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

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