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Network News Content Analysis

OFCOM

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15 Jul 2021 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves OFCOM as the buying organisation, seeking proposals for the tender titled "Network News Content Analysis". This initiative falls under the analysis services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked by an award already completed on 26th May 2021, with the essential contract period running from 16th June to 30th November 2021. The total value of the contract was £76,984, procured under the sub-OJEU competitive procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in content analysis and related research services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide tailored services. With the focus on assessing media reporting of devolved policy issues, companies experienced in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies stand to enhance their market presence by engaging in such relevant analyses for major broadcasters.

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Notice Title

Network News Content Analysis

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for a piece of content analysis to provide a quantitative, systematic and objective assessment of the reporting of devolved policy issues on the main TV network news providers. overall objective is to assess how well the main TV network news providers (BBC/ITV/C4/C5/Sky News) report on devolved policy issues. In addition, Ofcom would like to supplement the content analysis with qualitative interviews among the heads of news or current affairs or senior editors from the UK's main broadcasters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc365355-831d-4010-9342-06da4faddb04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569e4d41-954f-4875-b1d1-d37a067d2402
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Under threshold - sub-OJEU competitive procurement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,984 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,984 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Hayley Watson
Contact Email
hayley.watson@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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