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Development of welfare and equity weights

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the "Development of welfare and equity weights" project within the business services sector, specifically targeting law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This project demanded research into distributional and equity weights relevant to Creative, Cultural, and Heritage Sectors. Located in London, the procurement followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th July 2025, with the contract commencing on 18th August 2025 and scheduled to end on 31st March 2026. ALMA Economics Limited, a supplier identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract valued at £275,000 on 22nd August 2025. The contract was actively awarded on 27th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business services, particularly those with expertise in consulting for the culture, media, and sport sectors. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) interested in contributing research in creative, cultural, and heritage topics stand to benefit from such opportunities. Being part of a framework agreement means businesses with relevant expertise and resources have an edge in securing similar contracts, fostering growth through expanded service portfolios and strengthened reputations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Development of welfare and equity weights

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research into the development of distributional and equity weights for Creative, Cultural and Heritage Sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dcf6bdf-3f72-4cbd-aeea-b2a439446118
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da7594-d159-45cc-bcf5-afb3d8d8dc5e
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND 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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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