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Evidence review into the economic valuation of VCSE activities and outcomes

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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10 Jan 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Evidence review into the economic valuation of VCSE activities and outcomes." This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The tendering process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end on 26th November 2024, contract period starting from 9th December 2024 to 31st March 2025, and the award date on 13th December 2024. DCMS, located at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ, awarded the contract to Alma Economics Ltd, based in London, with a contract value of £49,600.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Given the focus on economic valuation in the civil society sector, businesses specialising in research, economic analysis, and consultancy services will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. The framework agreement method allows for streamlined involvement, providing an advantageous platform for qualified businesses to engage in public sector projects and enhance their portfolios.

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Notice Title

Evidence review into the economic valuation of VCSE activities and outcomes

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services into the application of valuation methods in the civil society sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d453f833-37fd-40c3-8eec-7c67b756bf0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41d7d73-a516-4239-800b-93ee56d96f92
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

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
£49,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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