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Future of TV Distribution (FOTVD) Audience Project

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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19 Dec 2024 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract titled "Future of TV Distribution (FOTVD) Audience Project" under the industry category "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code: 73000000). This selective procurement process involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £140,662, seeks to provide research services to review television distribution technologies and audience behaviour, contributing to future decisions on TV services delivery across the UK. The tender period ended on 23 October 2024, with the contract period running from 21 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. The project is based in London, with the delivery address specified as SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, involved in research and consultancy services to contribute to high-profile national projects. Companies with expertise in media research, technology assessment, and audience analysis are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The awarded contract to ESRO Ltd (T/A Revealing Reality) highlights the potential for growth and collaboration with the DCMS on future initiatives in the media sector.

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Notice Title

Future of TV Distribution (FOTVD) Audience Project

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services to review television distribution technologies and audience behaviour, to inform future decisions on the delivery of TV services across the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef5b2c46-1c1d-4f67-be76-0dc4f4054773
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d619a58a-c8fa-469e-a758-d75d02db7db3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£140,662 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,662 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2024 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
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

ESRO LTD (T/A REVEALING REALITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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