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Media literacy activities with children and their parents in East Birmingham

OFCOM

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21 Nov 2024 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has awarded a contract for media literacy activities targeting children and their parents in East Birmingham. The project, titled "Media literacy activities with children and their parents in East Birmingham," falls under the industry category of training programme services (CPV 80521000). This initiative aims to enhance digital citizenship and media engagement in the Hodge Hill and Yardley constituencies, with an emphasis on respectful online behaviour, understanding online misinformation, and the use of personal data by platforms. The procurement process used was an open procedure, and the total contract value is GBP 129,672. The contract starts on 27 August 2024 and runs until 31 August 2025, with the tender period ending on 31 July 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses capable of delivering media literacy and related activities, particularly those with strong local networks and experience in the field. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contracted organisations, Loudmouth Education & Training Ltd and ConnectFutures CIC, will collaborate with local communities and schools to improve media literacy skills. Business growth can be achieved by leveraging existing expertise to address a critical need in digital education, fostering community engagement, and potentially establishing long-term partnerships with Ofcom and local stakeholders in East Birmingham.

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Notice Title

Media literacy activities with children and their parents in East Birmingham

Notice Description

Ofcom has duties to promote media literacy, delivery media literacy activities and encourage the delivery of media literacy activities. This ITT sets out our requirements to support children and their parents in East Birmingham to improve their media literacy skills. Over the past 10 months we have worked with community stakeholders to understand what is already happening to support media literacy skills development in East Birmingham (Hodge Hill and Yardley constituencies specifically). Based on our understanding of the existing assets and the needs, we require work that will address digital citizenship and media engagement including at least two of the following outcomes: - Behaving respectfully online, especially towards women and girls - Understanding online misinformation and disinformation - Understanding how platforms use our personal data Through this process we will commission an organisation or organisations who can work with communities in East Birmingham, including through schools, to improve media literacy skills. We require organisations to demonstrate their experience of delivering media literacy or relevant activities and it is a requirement to have good existing networks with local stakeholders. Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of 12 months. The contract will commence on 27 August 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e43be05d-d476-4f91-86df-809ef9c93401
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d9c6ae-323d-45e2-9463-013f924bfa1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,672 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,672 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CONNECTFUTURES

LOUDMOUTH EDUCATION & TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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