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Usability project: Identifying challenges and solutions for improving inclusivity and usability in the consumption of internet delivered television

OFCOM

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06 Mar 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Usability project: Identifying challenges and solutions for improving inclusivity and usability in the consumption of internet delivered television". This project falls within the "Research services" category (CPV code 73110000) and took place in London, England, at the postal code SE1 9HA. The procurement process followed an open procedure below the threshold and has now entered the award stage. The tender period concluded on 6th December 2024, and the contract commenced on 15th January 2025, running until 15th July 2025. The total contract value is £49,110 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those focused on internet protocol-based solutions and user experience research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were especially encouraged to participate. The successful supplier, DTG Testing Limited, indicates that companies with expertise in digital TV services and usability research could find similar tenders valuable for growth, enhancing their portfolio and broadening their client base in the rapidly evolving field of internet-delivered television.

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Notice Title

Usability project: Identifying challenges and solutions for improving inclusivity and usability in the consumption of internet delivered television

Notice Description

The project will require that the service provider conducts interviews with identified groups of persons who may be potentially impacted by the increasing shift in the delivery of TV via IP, capture their requirements and develop IP-based solutions which address these.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c504370a-923d-4604-9fb2-3ea2e1abb719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e44fc96-fc6e-4efd-9d28-9e929b204083
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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,110 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 6-12 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DTG TESTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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