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Literature review on models for transparency in regulation of online platforms (Online Harms)

OFCOM

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18 Feb 2021 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by OFCOM, involves a tender entitled "Literature review on models for transparency in regulation of online platforms (Online Harms)." This project falls under the general management consultancy services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement strategy adopted is classified as "Other - Under threshold - sub-OJEU competitive procurement." The tender period concluded on 25 January 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £52,810, commenced on 11 February 2021, extending until 15 April 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in regulatory transparency or online platform management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to pursue these types of contracts, as they align well with the nature of the project. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in international transparency models or possess established frameworks for mitigating Online Harms could be particularly competitive in this field.

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Notice Title

Literature review on models for transparency in regulation of online platforms (Online Harms)

Notice Description

A literature review of existing transparency regimes and reporting policies and the extent to which they could be applied to mitigate Online Harms within a regulatory regime. The review must deliver answers to the following question: 1) What models exist or have been suggested for use of transparency internationally in other sectors, and Online Harms in particular?

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f23ff320-91e9-4b1b-a425-daedd49735c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ae7e0f-92ae-4457-a6dd-2638bde64c8e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,810 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,810 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2021 - 15 Apr 2021 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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