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Youth Sector Provision: Quality and Measurement

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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30 Jan 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the "Youth Sector Provision: Quality and Measurement" project. This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Alma Economics, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, with a contract value of £277,300. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant address for the project delivery is in London, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The tender period ended on 17th October 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in the research and development sector. It demonstrates the government's commitment to such sectors by highlighting the chances available through competitive procurement processes. Businesses with expertise in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on youth sector quality and measurement, could find similar tenders as a means to expand their profile and gain substantial roles in government projects. With the selective procurement approach, firms that are part of established framework agreements could have unique competitive advantages in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Youth Sector Provision: Quality and Measurement

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide deliverables for the provision of Youth Sector Provision: Quality and Measurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-860c0488-de31-40cd-8688-4325aa8e0039
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edf69d8-1e5e-48cb-a4e9-1d644a335b77
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
SME

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
£277,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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