Award

Media Content Analysis, Western Balkans

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

01 Jul 2021 at 09:25

Award Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2020 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is conducting a tender titled "Media Content Analysis, Western Balkans," aimed at enhancing citizens' engagement with independent media across six countries in the Western Balkans, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. This service procurement process falls under the category of market and economic research, classified with CPV code 79300000. The tender was published on 4th November 2020 and closed on 24th November 2020, with an awarded contract commencing on 8th December 2020 and extending until 31st March 2022. The procurement method used for this project was a direct approach, specifically classified as a single tender action below the financial threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for companies engaged in market research and content analysis, particularly those focused on media dynamics in diverse cultural contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in qualitative research methods and a nuanced understanding of gender-sensitive content development will find this project particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses aiming to support independent media growth, especially those that can demonstrate experience in enhancing media outreach to women and marginalised groups, stand to gain significant advantages by participating in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Content Analysis, Western Balkans

Notice Description

Media for All is funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and delivered by a consortium of organisations led by the British Council. The project aims to contribute to a positive shift in citizens' engagement with independent media in the Western Balkans. The long-term outcomes of the project are: * Project-supported media outlets are more financially resilient and working in accordance with adopted policies, including on gender in the workplace. * Project supported media outlets and media professionals produce quality, relevant, gender-sensitive content that attracts and engages new audiences, including women and marginalised groups. The project is delivered across six countries in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) and will provide grants and technical assistance to a range of media outlets. - The purpose of undertaking content analysis is to provide a baseline and endline structured qualitative analysis of content produced by selected media outlets. - The aim is to understand whether the supported media outlets have changed the nature of their content, and what was the contribution of the project, if any, to such change. - Content analysis relates to the following long term and intermediate outcomes as defined in the project Theory of Change: - Project supported media outlets produce quality, relevant, gender-sensitive, context-sensitive content. (long term outcome 2) - More men and women in media produce quality, ethical, gender sensitive content that challenges prevailing gender norms and stereotypes. (intermediate outcome 3) - Editorial decisions of local media outlets increasingly reflect citizens' priorities and interests, including those of women and marginalized groups (intermediate outcome 4). Additional information: Please note: The project is delivered across six countries in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) and will provide grants and technical assistance to a range of media outlets. To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aea9e7eb-e83a-4a47-9241-5b7143a76086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fff841-acc1-472c-aca9-96d5d121911a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BN
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

IPSOS STRATEGIC MARKETING DPP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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