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Research Managed Services: Loneliness and Related Civil Society Policy Areas

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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04 Jan 2022 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, titled "Research Managed Services: Loneliness and Related Civil Society Policy Areas," was conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) located in London, England. This contract, part of the research and development services industry, had a total value of £200,000 and was awarded to the National Centre for Social Research. The procurement method employed was a selective process, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 15th September 2021, while the contract commenced on 18th October 2021 and is set to end on 31st March 2022.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and analysis, particularly those focusing on issues like loneliness, social isolation, youth engagement, and volunteering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise in social research to fulfil the requirements of the DCMS and contribute to important civil society policy areas.

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Notice Title

Research Managed Services: Loneliness and Related Civil Society Policy Areas

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide small and medium sized research and analysis projects focusing on a range of policy areas including, but not limited to, loneliness and social isolation, youth and volunteering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5018382-f503-4a9a-819f-616664080640
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa259e4-d13b-4aa3-ac89-b368d4cb281f
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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