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Online trials to support User Empowerment

OFCOM

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09 Oct 2024 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has recently awarded a contract titled "Online trials to support User Empowerment" under the industry category of Market Research Services (CPV code 79310000). This contract aims to commission two online experiments on simulated social media platforms. The conducting organisation, The Behavioural Insights Team, will undertake this project in London, UK. The contract was awarded on 14 August 2024, with a contract period from 15 August 2024 to 31 March 2025, and a total value of GBP 153,124.59. The procurement method used was a mini competition via the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement, and the process has reached the award stage.

The awarded tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in market research and media literacy. Companies with a strong background in conducting online experiments and social media platform analysis are well-suited to such engagements, offering them an excellent chance to work closely with a leading UK public body like Ofcom. The project’s focus on media literacy and adherence to statutory requirements provides a solid foundation for businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts within the realm of public sector research initiatives.

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Notice Title

Online trials to support User Empowerment

Notice Description

Ofcom would like to commission two online experiments on a simulated social media platform to inform our codes of practice and guidance on the additional duties that will apply to some of the most widely used online sites and apps. This research will also build evidence with respect to Ofcom's duties in relation to media literacy and VSPs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79c4ad83-2ebe-4e09-9939-3a896c79646a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609cef77-24be-4104-b166-e74209bc0f70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research 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
£153,124 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,124 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TEAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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