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Research on VCSE Procurement

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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10 Feb 2022 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Research on VCSE Procurement," focusing on the role of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in public sector contracts. This tender falls within the industry category of Research and Development Services, with a contract value of £63,675. The contract period spanned from 10th December 2021 to 31st March 2022, and the procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award for this contract was officially published on 10th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations that can leverage their expertise in public sector supplier engagements. Firms specialising in research and consultancy related to VCSEs would particularly benefit, as this contract aimed to provide insights and policy recommendations concerning the barriers and growth potential of such organisations in delivering public services. Companies that align with the strategic objectives of the DCMS could find avenues for collaboration or future tenders in similar sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on VCSE Procurement

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to conduct research into the role, and the potential role, of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in delivering public sector contracts. The key objective of this commission is to provide robust evidence, analysis and policy recommendations on the growth potential and barriers to entry for VCSE organisations delivering public sector contracts. This research will inform development of policy within DCMS and across Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cf6bf52-ae43-4a32-bee4-f086a99984c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edef08a-f135-4f44-8108-00ff4682fd07
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
£63,675 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & 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

PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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