Tender

Tackling Loneliness Hub

DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is currently seeking tenders for the "Tackling Loneliness Hub," a contract valued at £350,000 aimed at developing an IT platform for secure online conversations addressing loneliness. This procurement falls under the category of social research services and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to end on 19th October 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 2nd November 2020 and conclude on 1st November 2021. This tender is being conducted using an open procurement method, allowing for broader participation from interested parties.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promoting inclusivity in the bidding process. Businesses with expertise in IT development, stakeholder engagement, and research analysis are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative presents a chance for these businesses to contribute to social impact by supporting evidence sharing and best practices in addressing loneliness, thus fostering community engagement and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tackling Loneliness Hub

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Duration of the Contract Instead of: Duration in months: 12 Read: Duration in months: 36 Place of text to be modified: Duration of the Contract Instead of: Duration in months: 12 Read: Duration in months: 36 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To develop an IT platform to enable secure on line conversations with stakeholders tackling loneliness. In addition the provider will manage stakeholder engagement and provide research and analysis from a policy perspective to support evidence sharing and dissemination of best practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c55df16a-8366-4646-b099-33cbc8e6034b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687e45e8-6335-4bba-9219-62255ff3ecb3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Andrew Sternberg
Contact Email
andrew.sternberg@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447941086343

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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