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Community and Engagement Survey

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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10 Oct 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located at 100 Parliament Street, London, recently awarded a contract for a "Community and Engagement Survey" to Verian Group UK Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000), followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with the awarding of the contract on 15th August 2025. The contract, valued at £3,510,792, is set to commence on 16th June 2025 and will run until 30th September 2026. The services are intended to be delivered in London, as indicated by the postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This contract provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of engaging with governmental departments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector were considered suitable under the procurement process. With the DCMS focusing on enhancing community and public engagement, businesses with expertise in these areas have a chance to contribute significantly to governmental projects, which could lead to further business development and expansion in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Community and Engagement Survey

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Provision of a DCMS engagement survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89f56c4e-db97-4295-9dc6-fc0179b2e59b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801fcad8-9eb5-4490-80b1-b0689190f5e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£3,510,792 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,510,792 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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