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Local News & Media Survey 2026

OFCOM

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Local News & Media Survey 2026" was conducted by OFCOM, based in London, England. This contract involved offering market research services, specifically to understand the usage and motivations of local news sources, and was categorised under the CPV code 79310000. The procurement method used was a direct award via the Ofcom Market Research Framework. The tender was awarded on 4th March 2026, with the contract period running from 11th March 2026 to 3rd April 2026. The entire project had a value of £41,317.20, and it was set to reach multiple locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The award stage was completed with Yonder Consulting Limited being appointed as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity provides pathways for businesses specialising in market research services to expand their operations. Companies with capabilities in conducting online and CATI surveys, particularly those that can deliver raw SPSS or .csv files, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This project demonstrates the suitability of such opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the market research sector. Businesses that can effectively address detailed demographic survey requirements, with a focus on local news media landscapes, will find significant growth potential through participating in such government-led research contracts.

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Notice Title

Local News & Media Survey 2026

Notice Description

Online omnibus and CATI to understand usage and motivations of local news and news sources, designed to feed into larger upcoming research on the topic of localness. Sample: 2,000 UK aged 16+ sample + min N=300 NATION BOOSTS, N=100 CATI boost for non internet user/narrow user Deliverables Raw SPSS file or .csv file

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5708de1-543c-426d-b899-8488935f002d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/585b17a2-97f3-41cf-8a33-1fcd4034a766
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£41,317 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,317 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 30 days
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

YONDER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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