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Provision of App data to support the development of Ofcom's understanding into Online Safety regulated services

OFCOM

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19 Jan 2024 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM has awarded a contract for the provision of App data to support the development of understanding into Online Safety regulated services. The procurement involved a direct procurement method using a single tender action below threshold. The contract value is £48,000, with a contract period starting on 31st December 2023 and ending on 31st December 2024.

This tender opportunity from OFCOM for data services can benefit businesses interested in providing support for understanding OS-regulated services accessed through apps. Companies with expertise in data analysis and online safety services would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. Businesses based in the UK or overseas could explore this opportunity for potential growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Provision of App data to support the development of Ofcom's understanding into Online Safety regulated services

Notice Description

Ofcom requires data to support work being undertaken to understand the long tail of OS-regulated services. Services accessed through apps may fall within the scope of the Online Safety Act and data is required on these to: - Identify likely-in-scope services; - Characterise likely-in-scope services; and - Assess risk of likely-in-scope services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b25c95db-b419-4de8-9597-5538bc6d159e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affd2903-bba4-42fa-a96a-f65e7ff23329
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 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
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

APPTOPIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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