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Adults and Teenagers News Consumption Surveys

OFCOM

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Adults and Teenagers News Consumption Surveys" was conducted by OFCOM, based in London, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of market research services (CPV code 79310000) and was awarded at the procurement stage. The contract was issued through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £693,106. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 23 May 2025, and the contract period from 23 June 2025 to 6 July 2029. The survey aims to continuously inform OFCOM’s understanding of news consumption and attitudes in the UK, supporting regulatory duties related to the BBC Charter and other policy functions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the field of market research, particularly those capable of delivering robust survey methodologies. SMEs and organisations with a focus on providing in-depth analysis of media consumption trends and perceptions are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. As the ability to analyse consumption trends across various platforms is crucial, businesses that specialise in innovative research techniques and have experience with comprehensive audience analysis could see significant growth by engaging in this type of project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adults and Teenagers News Consumption Surveys

Notice Description

The primary objectives of this survey are: - To continually inform Ofcom's understanding of news consumption and attitudes across the UK, and within each UK nation. - To inform Ofcom's current regulatory duties, including those relating to Purpose 1 of the BBC Charter and Agreement, and ongoing policy work. To ensure the News Consumption Survey continues to function as a robust single source of news consumption among adults and teenagers across the UK. Our specific objectives are: - To continually measure the use of news providers and news services across platforms (TV, VoD, radio, audio, online, print) - To provide an accurate measure of the use of online intermediaries for news (social media, search engines and news aggregators) and direct access through online sites - To understand overall attitudes towards, and perceptions of, individual news providers and news hosting services, in particular metrics such as trust, accuracy, impartiality and high quality. - To understand the importance of news providers and news hosting services to individuals and to society - To understand interest in and satisfaction with local news We are seeking to measure all of the above in a robust annual continuous survey that includes all audiences, including those who may not be online. As such, the selected agency will need to have the necessary capabilities to deliver these with appropriate methodologies. The key metrics need to be analysed by core sub-groups, as defined in our sample section below. Given the need to both overhaul the survey, while maintaining the ability to compare data with past years on key consumption and attitudinal metrics, we will work closely with the agency to design the new survey in order to achieve the above objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aec42184-5e37-4eed-94eb-f744cc7af9e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d94bd0-b72b-46b1-b419-2d9f0c7be934
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
SME

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
£693,106 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£693,106 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 6 Jul 2029 4-5 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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