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Online media literacy interventions for people with mental health challenges or disabilities

OFCOM

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13 Mar 2023 at 21:02

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization for this procurement process is Ofcom, and the title of the tender is "Online media literacy interventions for people with mental health challenges or disabilities". The industry category is Project management consultancy services with an additional classification of Market research services. The location specified is London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is completed, and the tender had a start date of December 6, 2022, and ended on March 21, 2024. The procurement method used was Other - Under threshold - sub-OJEU competitive procurement.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that specialize in project management consultancy services and market research. Businesses focusing on online media literacy interventions for vulnerable groups like individuals with mental health challenges or disabilities would be well-suited to compete. The contract value ranges up to £50,000 with potential for multiple contract awards, making it a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to grow in the media literacy sector.

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Notice Title

Online media literacy interventions for people with mental health challenges or disabilities

Notice Description

The estimated contract value is up to c.PS50,000 each there is no minimum contract value. Ofcom anticipate awarding multiple contracts as part of this ITQ process. The number of contracts awarded is at Ofcom's sole discretion. Ofcom has duties to promote media literacy and will soon become the regulator with responsibility for online safety. Our programme for delivering our media literacy duties and preparing for upcoming online safety duties includes building an evidence base about what works when delivering media literacy initiatives which promote online safety, in particular for vulnerable groups which are currently underserved by the media literacy sector. Through this commissioning process we will commission and evaluate online media literacy intervention pilots in order to develop this evidence base and to share good practice within the sector. An expectation of commissioned organisations is that aspects of your evaluation and learning will be shared widely. We know that online media literacy levels are uneven across the UK and that some communities are significantly underserved by current interventions. The focus of this commission is people with mental health challenges or disabilities. We are looking for targeted, local interventions that help to develop the online safety of people in these communities. This is might include one or more of the following, but is not limited to: - Increased ability to identify and report harmful content - Improved awareness of misinformation and disinformation - Developing resilience to online scams and fraud

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86ddf9b9-91aa-4fa0-b347-2d9afe1bfd86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3265b2c2-0f76-4fdc-b84c-d496e2cf8c20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Under threshold - sub-OJEU competitive procurement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,236 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2022 - 6 Feb 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABILITYNET

THE BRAIN CHARITY

THE ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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