Award

Understanding Online Communications Among Children

OFCOM

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Award

12 Nov 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Understanding Online Communications Among Children" is facilitated by OFCOM, a statutory corporation in the United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code 79310000 for Market research services, this tender seeks to conduct a quantitative study on how children interact and network online, including identifying any illegal activities they may encounter. Based in London, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 21st October 2025 and scheduled to end by 31st March 2026. This competitive procurement was executed through a mini-competition under the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement, and it concluded with an award valued at £42,400.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in market research services, particularly those proficient in online and digital research for children's safety concerns. Companies with strengths in handling sensitive data and legal compliance regarding online experiences will find this project fitting. Since the procurement was open to SMEs and VCSEs, organisations of varying sizes could potentially enhance their portfolios by participating in similar OFCOM-led initiatives. The awarded supplier, Savanta Group Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale, well-equipped business capable of executing study requirements that necessitate comprehensive market insights and data analysis.

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Notice Title

Understanding Online Communications Among Children

Notice Description

A quantitative study to understand how children build their online networks, hear about any uncomfortable experiences children have had while doing so, and also understand if they have encountered some illegal harms online (such as terrorism, weapons, drugs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd5b67d3-b3fe-4df9-ada6-8c56e5e5858f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c754d33c-10da-428a-a6ef-5d6acd73b4d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£42,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

SAVANTA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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