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Online Fraud - Serious Game RCT

OFCOM

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03 Dec 2024 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Online Fraud - Serious Game RCT", within the industry category of research, testing, and scientific technical simulator services. The project, based in London with the postal code SE1 9HA, involved the design and development of a serious game aimed at educating users on online scams and fraud. The procurement process was a restricted procedure (above threshold) for the delivery of services, with the tender period ending on 23 April 2024. The subsequently awarded contract commenced on 18 October 2024 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2025. The total contract value amounts to £81,240.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in serious game development and educational technologies, particularly those with expertise in running randomised control trials for educational purposes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, providing a unique chance to collaborate with a reputable government body like Ofcom. The awarded supplier for this contract is Thinks Insight And Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited, indicating a competitive process suited for businesses that can showcase innovation and efficacy in their solutions.

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Notice Title

Online Fraud - Serious Game RCT

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract notice for services required by Ofcom. The contract is for the design and development of a serious game that can be used to educate users on online scams and fraud. It is also the design, delivery and analysis of results from a randomised control trial to test the effectiveness of the game.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf38596d-92ca-40ed-b25e-e72d139a49ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d86cb74-c420-4dac-b412-9b62b94e1afc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITIAN THINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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