Award

Children and Parents' Media Literacy Tracker

OFCOM

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Award

18 Jul 2025 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Children and Parents' Media Literacy Tracker" has been completed by OFCOM, the UK's communication regulator. It falls under the market research services industry category, with a contract value of £736,468.46. Located in London, this procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to begin on 7th April 2025 and will extend until 31st March 2029. The award stage concluded on 18th July 2025, and BMG Research Limited has been selected as the supplier.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and organisations aligned with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) criteria, given OFCOM's openness to such entities. Businesses specialising in market research services, particularly with expertise in digital media literacy and internet studies, stand to benefit from engaging with OFCOM as a buyer. This contract underscores the potential for gaining valuable insights and enhancing research capabilities, aligning well with companies aiming to enhance their portfolios with significant governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Parents' Media Literacy Tracker

Notice Description

The primary objective is to provide robust research on an on-going basis into the different elements of children's media literacy across key platforms, with a particular focus on the internet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d13afb83-a651-44e7-8ffa-673b08e64653
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af2ebc6b-7d93-4539-9a96-a99b071a91e1
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
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
£736,468 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£736,468 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMG RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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