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User-centred research for smaller firms covered by the Online Safety Act

OFCOM

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25 Jul 2024 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has awarded a contract for "User-centred research for smaller firms covered by the Online Safety Act" to Strat7 Limited. This contract, valued at £117,845, falls under the market research services category (CPV Code: 79310000). The procurement process followed an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The project requires research into non-supervised services' attitudes and behaviours regarding the Online Safety Act, culminating in the development of both digital support services and a communications campaign. The contract period runs from 14th May 2024 to 30th November 2024, with delivery in London (Postal Code: SE1 9HA).

This tender presents significant opportunities for market research firms, particularly those with expertise in user-centred design and digital services. Firms specialising in understanding compliance behaviours and who can develop iterative designs will find this project particularly aligned with their skills. Given its focus on smaller firms and compliance with legislation, the contract is ideal for businesses that can provide insightful, practical research outcomes that support the development of user-centric solutions and effective communication strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User-centred research for smaller firms covered by the Online Safety Act

Notice Description

Ofcom requires user-centred research with non-supervised services to uncover the attitudes, knowledge, beliefs and habits of these non-supervised services with regards to compliance of the Online Safety Act and barriers and enablers to them complying. This research will feed into the iterative design and development of both the digital support service and a communications campaign.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6097d32-f9f9-4ea0-93b8-99fd5eeffac4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76012f29-7378-4cd7-bd6d-3f131c627f9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£117,845 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,845 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2024 - 30 Nov 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRAT7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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