Award

Media Literacy Training and Education

OFCOM

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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Media Literacy Training and Education" contract was managed by OFCOM, a major regulatory authority based in London, England. The contract, valued at £96,000, involves providing media literacy education and training services to teachers and schools in the South West of England. This initiative falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, classified as CPV 80000000. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2025, with the service period commencing on 20th March 2025 and concluding on 27th March 2026. The procurement process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in media literacy and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such contracts, given the project’s scope and duration. Companies providing innovative educational solutions or possessing experience working with schools and teachers in the South West of England will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their market presence. The contract award to Common Sense Media highlights the potential for collaborative and high-impact educational initiatives in this sector.

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Notice Title

Media Literacy Training and Education

Notice Description

This awarded contract is for media literacy education and training. The services are in the south west of England for teachers and schools, ultimately delivering media literacy activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d237d675-86c2-4037-a88d-f405d532b0a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34ec14b-e933-41a9-ba14-d48de23df1af
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
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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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMON SENSE MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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