Award

Monitoring of Search Activity Related to COVID19

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

11 Feb 2021 at 18:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for the "Monitoring of Search Activity Related to COVID19," classified under research and development services. This direct procurement was carried out as a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £18,900. The contract period ran from 4 May 2020 to 3 July 2020, and the procurement process was initiated on 11 February 2021, when the award notice was published. The location of the buying organisation is London, England, postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in contracting activities related to research and consultancy services in the public health sector. Companies specialising in data analysis, market research, or COVID-19-related consultancy would be particularly well-positioned to leverage insights from this contract, fostering business growth by demonstrating expertise in monitoring trends and providing strategic recommendations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Monitoring of Search Activity Related to COVID19

Notice Description

DCMS requires a supplier to monitor search engine activity in relation to COVID19.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc6a7287-96ef-40ca-956e-9e4582ebbfac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af741672-06b7-4b23-9aa9-0c9495e82c99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£18,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2020 - 3 Jul 2020 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 & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DIGITALIS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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