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Communications Affordability Tracker

OFCOM

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Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM has awarded a contract for the "Communications Affordability Tracker" project to Ipsos UK Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 18, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender had a value of £86,400 and a tender period ending on April 5, 2023, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom.

This tender by OFCOM for the "Communications Affordability Tracker" project provides an opportunity for businesses in the market research services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender especially suited to their capabilities. Interested businesses should note the specific details provided and the contract period to plan and prepare their bids accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Affordability Tracker

Notice Description

To ensure people can access affordable fixed broadband and mobile internet services is a priority for Ofcom. We want people to be able to access high quality services at prices they can afford. Since December 2020, we have published reports that: - Summarise our research into the affordability of communications Services and - Provide updates on the availability awareness and take up of broadband social tariffs. To help with research findings and updates we are working with a market research agency to help to provide data analysis on consumer responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76655876-0774-4f08-8f5f-33b87ddc0183
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c0ce3b-95ee-44ba-89e3-5521f0dc62ca
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
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
£86,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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