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Provision of Social Media Research Services

HOME OFFICE

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15 Oct 2018 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking to award a contract for the "Provision of Social Media Research Services," with a focus on social research services using advanced natural language processing technologies. This direct tender, with a contract value of £58,960, is aimed at enhancing the evidence base for Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services by leveraging publicly available information from social media. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 2nd July 2018 and running until 31st March 2019. The award decision was made on 29th June 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in social media analysis and technology-driven research services. Companies that provide innovative analytical solutions or have expertise in artificial intelligence-driven data processing would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with such contracts could facilitate business growth and expand the client base within the public sector, particularly for those capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based research services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Social Media Research Services

Notice Description

Social Media Analysis conducted using natural language processing technology (artificial intelligence) to facilitate Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to use publically available information on social media as a part of its evidence base for the police and the fire and rescue service inspection programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8419896d-f24c-434e-9b96-58b08651bff6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969d45b3-ccaa-440a-89bc-b66ef6736ef3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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