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Ofcom Local Media Project

OFCOM

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08 Jan 2024 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ofcom Local Media Project, conducted by OFCOM, involves market research services with a total contract value of £107,772 GBP. The tender, part of the Other procurement method category, is at the Award stage. The contract period is from December 3, 2023, to May 31, 2024, with a tender deadline on November 7, 2023. The project is based in London, United Kingdom, and falls under the Services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in market research services to engage with OFCOM. Businesses that specialise in understanding local media consumption habits and can deliver valuable insights are well-suited to compete. The competitive process, involving a Mini Competition via the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement, offers potential growth prospects for firms aiming to provide quality market research services in the local news and media sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ofcom Local Media Project

Notice Description

Local news and media is a space that is rapidly changing, and with 92% of adults reporting using or following at least one form of local news, an area that is important for us to understand in more detail. Ofcom's research found that social media (54%) and television (53%) were reported as being the main sources used for local news and media, while 34% of adults used local radio sources for local news and information in 2023, down from over half of adults in 2009. Only 22% of adults reported using local newspapers for local news and information in 2023, again, down from over half the population in 2009. In the same timeframe, use of online resources for local news and information has grown from one in five in 2009, to just under 90% of adults. Recent local news and media changes from the BBC, such as its October 2022 announcement to introduce greater programme-sharing across BBC local radio, its plans to boost online provision for 43 areas across the country, and to enhance local audio services on BBC Sounds, as well as many other local newspapers, radio stations and TV channels shutting down have caused significant upheaval in the local news and media space. In our statement Modernising the BBC's Operating Licence we stated our intention to commission research "to better understand audiences' experience of, and views on, the provision of local content." Additionally, in a letter to the BBC regarding planned changed to BBC provision of local content and news, we announced we would commission new research "to better understand what audiences need and value from local services" as well as "what audiences expect from local content." Research Aims The overall aims of this piece of research fall under two key objectives: 1. To better understand how audiences use and value local media and the public value local media delivers. 2. To consider the BBC's impact on competition in the local news sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0d7f1ee-4fb4-4506-bf2b-18e1902dede2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352fa08f-47c1-421f-8ff4-dd83b7ab2e63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement
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
£107,772 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,772 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2023 - 31 May 2024 6-12 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
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

COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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