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Philanthropy Strategy

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for research services aimed at developing a place-based philanthropy strategy. The project, titled "Philanthropy Strategy," falls under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy, with CPV codes including various research services. The awarded contract, valued at £49,700, was procured through a direct, single tender action as it was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period started on 19 February 2025 and ended on 31 March 2025, with the Charities Aid Foundation selected as the supplier. The delivery location is in London, SW1A 2BQ, England, and relevant deadlines have already been met.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in research and experimental development, research services, and development of research strategies will find opportunities for business growth in similar projects. By participating in such government tenders, businesses can establish a robust partnership with public-sector organisations like the DCMS and enhance their portfolio and credentials in delivering critical research and consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Philanthropy Strategy

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport requires a supplier to provide research services in support of a place-based philanthropy strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebc2dd99-1c05-49d0-bf09-95b655129cb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ec480-1483-41b9-9666-c46874b19949
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2025 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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