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Measuring the Social Impact of Community Radio in the UK

OFCOM

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07 Feb 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, awarded by OFCOM, is titled "Measuring the Social Impact of Community Radio in the UK" and falls under the Research Services category. The procurement process has been completed and the contract was awarded to Wavehill Ltd. The contract's value is £45,750. The research will focus on demonstrating the value of community radio stations in Wales, UK. Key dates include the conclusion of the tender period on 3rd December 2024, and the contract period from 8th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, specifically for contracts above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in media and social impact analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find it advantageous to compete for similar projects due to the contract's value and the detailed research required. Companies focusing on community and social benefits, who have existing frameworks for evaluating media impact, are particularly well-suited for such tenders. The completion of this contract can enhance a company's portfolio by highlighting their capability to contribute to public sector research projects that support community-driven initiatives.

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Notice Title

Measuring the Social Impact of Community Radio in the UK

Notice Description

This awarded contract is for research services that provide a basis for a framework by which community radio stations can demonstrate to funders and others that the role they play in the radio sector and for communities is important, valued and a vital way of providing targeted content for marginalised groups, often neglected by other forms of media.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4b804f7-a623-426b-84f2-e62d634d809f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1398b1-9bbb-4b7f-a2e5-fe190535ae06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 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

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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEHILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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