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Soft power evidence review

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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22 Dec 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located at 100 Parliament Street, London, England, recently completed a selective procurement process for a "Soft power evidence review". This process involved the procurement of research and development services, specifically under the CPV classification 73000000. The contract, valued at £131,700, was a call-off from a framework agreement and has been awarded to Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd. The procurement method was tendered with a contracting period from 3rd November 2025 to 30th April 2026. The award was announced on 22nd December 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses to engage with public sector contracts and gain exposure in the analysis and consultancy domain. It is particularly well-suited for organisations providing analytical services and possessing capabilities in research and development, with a preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses experienced in working with government frameworks and possessing the capacity to handle comprehensive reviews like a soft power evidence study, will find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolios and increasing their influence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Soft power evidence review

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide analytical services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82d625d0-7701-4068-a734-a4482cf32bb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c16c31b7-8145-4212-b817-649d28a05dbb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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