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Exclusion Risks Posed by Age Assurance Technologies to Children

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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14 Jul 2021 at 21:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Exclusion Risks Posed by Age Assurance Technologies to Children." This tender falls within the research and development services sector and took place in London, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, intended to engage a wide range of suppliers, with a total contract value of £75,200. The contract period commenced on 13th January 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with all activities concluding well before the deadline for submission on 14th December 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research, evaluation, and consultancy services related to child safety and technology. Businesses with expertise in age assurance solutions, child protection technology, and associated advisory services would be strongly positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, making it vital to stay engaged with DCMS initiatives and relevant procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Exclusion Risks Posed by Age Assurance Technologies to Children

Notice Description

DCMS requires a supplier to provide research and evaluation on the existing exclusion risks posed by age assurance solutions to children. DCMS wishes to understand how these risks can be reduced by age assurance solution providers, so that DCMS may support the development of more accessible solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5c8a80-577a-4200-92d3-3a9a1feda928
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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 & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
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

PRAESIDIO SAFEGUARDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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