Award

Anonymity Online Research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

19 Jan 2022 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Anonymity Online Research" was initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to explore the implications of online anonymity and abuse. The contract, classified under the CPV category of "Research and development services", is valued at £93,303 and was awarded on December 7, 2021. The contract period commenced on October 18, 2021, and will conclude on March 31, 2022. The procurement method was a limited one, executed through a competitive quotation process below threshold, and is situated in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly in areas related to online behaviour and abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, leveraging their agility and niche expertise to deliver tailored research solutions. The insights generated from this research could also enable businesses to enhance their service offerings in digital security and online platforms.

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Notice Title

Anonymity Online Research

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to conduct research into the role and relationship between anonymity and online abuse in order to support regulatory requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b470cf-b8b8-409a-bbcf-e89e80d12a4d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£93,303 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,303 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 31 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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