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DRCF Digital Assets Research

OFCOM

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25 Oct 2023 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF), led by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), awarded a contract for market research services related to digital assets research to Ipsos (market research) Limited. The tender, titled "DRCF Digital Assets Research," followed a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process. The contract, worth GBP 41,880, has a contract period starting on October 17, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2023.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the market research services sector, particularly those well-versed in digital regulation and asset analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find this tender suitable for their engagement. With a specific focus on the benefits and harms of digital assets, this tender highlights the importance of industry expertise and research acumen in navigating evolving digital regulatory landscapes.

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Notice Title

DRCF Digital Assets Research

Notice Description

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) brings together four UK regulators tasked with regulating digital services to collectively drive greater regulatory cooperation and deliver coherent approaches to digital regulation. As part of the 23/24 DRCF workplan, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are carrying out joint research into the benefits and harms posed by digital assets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9150f197-a9cf-48e0-9fd9-43ee369070fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126fb8b-a602-4a60-8f69-faa70bddb055
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED T/A IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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