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R&D Programme - Creative Content Exchange Research

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has completed the procurement process for the "R&D Programme - Creative Content Exchange Research" project. This contract falls under the research and development services category, based in London, England, with a postal code of SW1A2BQ. Currently in the award phase, the contract was awarded to Frontier Economics Limited on 4th February 2026, with publication on the same day. The procurement utilised a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 10th November 2025. The contract spans from 23rd January 2026 to 30th June 2026, with a total value of £384,403, slightly exceeding the initial tender estimate of £348,403.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in research and consultancy services within the creative content sector would find this contract fitting for their expertise and capabilities. Participation in a high-profile project like this can bolster a company's credentials and facilitate future collaboration with government bodies, enhancing visibility and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R&D Programme - Creative Content Exchange Research

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research and evidence to support the development of a Creative Content Exchange.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c786a89e-bbdc-415b-b370-5676e49d86c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91749429-a565-41c2-aa00-026cb32749d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,403 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£384,403 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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