Award

DCMS R&D Programme Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DCMS R&D Programme Evaluation" is managed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in London, England. This tender falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, emphasising its alignment with the CPV code 73000000. The contract period spans from 4th December 2025 to 8th May 2026, with the contract having been awarded on the 3rd of December 2025. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a more streamlined and efficient approach to supplier selection for this GBP 83,469 contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in evaluating and analysing R&D programmes. The awarded contract to SQW Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Oxford, underscores the accessibility of such public contracts to SMEs. Businesses focused on providing innovative and insightful consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, especially those looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The inclusion of VCSE suitability indicates openness to entities that operate for social, environmental, or community benefit as well.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

DCMS R&D Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide evaluation and analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba4dc204-d2f7-46f5-8f4b-7b2bbee48211
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67fefc5-9241-4b3e-ba27-3d92c489729e
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

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
£83,469 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,469 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 8 May 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ba4dc204-d2f7-46f5-8f4b-7b2bbee48211-2025-12-22T14:28:51Z",
    "date": "2025-12-22T14:28:51Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ba4dc204-d2f7-46f5-8f4b-7b2bbee48211",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "104685",
        "title": "DCMS R&D Programme Evaluation",
        "description": "The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide evaluation and analysis.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73000000",
            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1A 2BQ"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 83469,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-10-06T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-12-04T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-05-08T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Pesn8463",
            "name": "Department for Culture, Media and Sport",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department for Culture, Media and Sport",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Pesn8463"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "100 Parliament Street",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "SW1A2BQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Commercial@dcms.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-289652133",
            "name": "SQW Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SQW Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "289652133"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Oxford Centre For Innovation Blue Boar Court, 9 Alfred Street, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX14EH"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/Pesn8463",
        "name": "Department for Culture, Media and Sport"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ba4dc204-d2f7-46f5-8f4b-7b2bbee48211-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-12-03T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-12-22T14:28:51Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 83469,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-289652133",
                    "name": "SQW Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-05-08T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67fefc5-9241-4b3e-ba27-3d92c489729e",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-22T14:28:51Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}