Tender

Safety Tech Challenge Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT

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Tender

28 May 2021 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport is currently conducting a tender for the "Safety Tech Challenge Fund," which aims to challenge UK Safety Tech firms to develop innovative solutions for issues arising from the shift towards end-to-end encrypted environments. This procurement, classified under administration services, is in the Tender stage with an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 28 June 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19 July 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022. The total budget for this initiative is £650,000, and it is open to businesses located within the UK and other regions including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the technology sector, particularly those focusing on safety and secure communication technologies. Businesses that specialise in innovative design, technology development, or those with expertise in administration services will find this a fitting opportunity to not only contribute to critical challenges but also expand their market presence in a growing industry. Engaging with this procurement could lead to substantial business growth while aiding in the development of solutions that enhance online safety.

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Notice Title

Safety Tech Challenge Fund

Notice Description

Managed Service requirement for design and administration of the Safety Tech Challenge Fund. A competition challenging UK Safety Tech firms to develop innovative technological solutions addressing the challenges faced by the move by online platforms to end-to-end encrypted environments. The service required will fall into 3 distinct phases: 1) Design and Preparation of the competition; 2) Launch and Application and 3) Development and Assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c8727d-2d09-465d-8171-fa09d932bdd1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND 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

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