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Online Harms Research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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19 Jan 2022 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Online Harms Research". This initiative falls under the research and development services industry, with a specific focus on assessing risks to children from 'legal but harmful' online content and activities. The contract was awarded on 1st December 2021, with an allocated budget of £80,000. The contract period was from 23rd November 2021 to 18th March 2022, with the tender process conducted via a selective procurement method, leveraging a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on social and digital issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in future related contracts, as they may have the relevant expertise to conduct impactful research in this area. Firms specialising in child protection, digital safety, and legal consulting are well-suited for such initiatives, potentially helping to address critical societal challenges while fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

Online Harms Research

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to conduct research into the risks to children from 'legal but harmful' content and activity online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c8723d5-0534-4c13-8bc3-089a135a7cdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8586b768-b683-46f8-b779-6211743d25b2
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2021 - 18 Mar 2022 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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