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s121 Technology Notices Accreditation Feasibility Study

OFCOM

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11 Jun 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "s121 Technology Notices Accreditation Feasibility Study," conducted by Ofcom, has progressed to the award stage. This tender, classified under the industry category of research consultancy services, aims to develop an accreditation process for technologies in relation to the Online Safety Act. Located in London (SE1 9HA), the project commenced on 15th April 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st August 2025. The procurement, executed through an open procedure below the threshold, had its tender period end on 7th March 2025, and carried a contract value of £124,825.

For businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, this contract presents opportunities for growth by engaging with Ofcom’s strategic initiatives. The successful bidder, PUBLIC Group International Ltd, exemplifies the potential for large enterprises with expertise in developing and accrediting technology frameworks to thrive in this domain. Companies with a strong background in technology assessments, compliance with safety regulations, or providing innovative consultancy solutions can significantly benefit from pursuing similar tenders.

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Notice Title

s121 Technology Notices Accreditation Feasibility Study

Notice Description

This research pertains to section 121 of the Online Safety Act, which enables Ofcom to give tech notices to services to identify CSEA or terrorism content and swiftly take it down. Ofcom has a requirement to assess how Ofcom can effectively establish a technology accreditation process to accredit technologies against the proposed minimum standards of accuracy (MSoA) outlined in our consultation paper.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89c340d6-2120-4687-9f4b-93bc0776cae0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d08518-3fe3-459b-9cb0-0bf591c2dd9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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