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Trust Policy Interventions Research

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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29 Jun 2026 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the "Trust Policy Interventions Research" project. This tender falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. It was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The process, which began with a tender period ending on 21 April 2026, moved into the award stage with an active status recorded on 20 May 2026. The contract, valued at £80,981, will be executed between 18 May and 6 November 2026, with the main deliverable location in London, postcode SW1A 2BQ.

This project presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and strategy consultancy, particularly those adept at evaluating digital communication platforms. The successful bidder, Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited, has been appointed to analyse the effectiveness of interventions on social media interfaces to discern accurate news. This tender offers businesses with similar expertise the chance to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering impactful insights within governmental frameworks, highlighting pathways for strategic growth in collaboration with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trust Policy Interventions Research

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research to evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions on social media interfaces in helping users distinguish between accurate and inaccurate news.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac234e-c0cd-4cea-a99a-327a1fc1e9b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
£80,981 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,981 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

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