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Distributed Web Platforms and Online Safety

OFCOM

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09 Mar 2023 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by OFCOM, involving the tender titled "Distributed Web Platforms and Online Safety" within the services category. The procurement, carried out under the procurement method "Other - Under threshold - sub - OJEU competitive procurement", had a tender period ending on December 9, 2022. The contract awarded to Cambridge Consultants Limited, with a value of £137,901.6 in GBP, had a contract period running from February 8, 2023, to March 31, 2023, in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity issued by OFCOM to assess distributed web markets presents growth prospects for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses providing information systems or technology strategic review services are well-suited to compete. The allocated budget of £137,901.6 offers a lucrative opportunity to secure a contract with OFCOM, supporting business growth and innovation within the digital services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distributed Web Platforms and Online Safety

Notice Description

The Distributed Web (dWeb) is a growing set of protocols, that services are built on. It removes single siloed companies from managing and controlling services. These platforms can be considered higher risk due to challenges in ownership and content moderation and ergo delivering safer outcomes for people. The work will produce a report on the distributed markets (with reference to Ofcom's remit, in the forthcoming Online Safety Bill). It will provide an overview of these services, how they technically work, and overview of the different approaches to online safety employed by these services, an assessment of the potential future of these services, an analysis on the potential harms and benefits, and an analysis on the potential implications for Ofcom.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e081646d-62a9-4fc0-bfa0-5a2c78e19bc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4db3815-d6c9-417a-bfdf-8df71c91163b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Under threshold - sub - OJEU competitive procurement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,901 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,901 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Hayley Watson
Contact Email
hayley.watson@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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