Award

Supporting Those Susceptible to Mis and Disinformation

OFCOM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2024 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM, located in London, has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Supporting Those Susceptible to Mis and Disinformation" in the Research Services category. This call-off from a framework agreement is valued at GBP 123,846 and was awarded to Verian Group UK Ltd, also based in London. The contract commenced on 29th October 2024 and will end on 31st March 2025. The project focuses on a qualitative study exploring and co-creating messaging strategies for engaging the public and specific groups vulnerable to misinformation. A key date to note is the publication of the award on 5th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for research firms and businesses specialising in communication strategies and public engagement, especially those focusing on misinformation and public trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their agility and specialised capabilities in targeted research and communication services. Firms with experience in community outreach and qualitative studies will find this project particularly fitting for their expertise, paving the way for potential future collaborations with OFCOM.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Supporting Those Susceptible to Mis and Disinformation

Notice Description

This awarded contract is for a qualitative study to explore and co-create the messaging and identify trusted voices that might be most appropriate to engage both the general public and specific identified groups who may be more susceptible to mis and disinformation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8709655-ab81-44b8-b321-772b54ede8e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d705fc-f6c3-4926-814f-2e881513fde7
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
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
£123,846 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,846 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-f8709655-ab81-44b8-b321-772b54ede8e8-2024-12-05T11:16:55Z",
    "date": "2024-12-05T11:16:55Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-f8709655-ab81-44b8-b321-772b54ede8e8",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_463741/1432468",
        "title": "Supporting Those Susceptible to Mis and Disinformation",
        "description": "This awarded contract is for a qualitative study to explore and co-create the messaging and identify trusted voices that might be most appropriate to engage both the general public and specific identified groups who may be more susceptible to mis and disinformation.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73110000",
            "description": "Research services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 123846,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-09-24T18:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-10-29T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-295261",
            "name": "OFCOM",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "OFCOM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Riverside House 2A Southwark Bridge Road",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 9HA",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-303190",
            "name": "Verian Group UK Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Verian Group UK Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4 Millbank, London, England, SW1P 3JA"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-295261",
        "name": "OFCOM"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-f8709655-ab81-44b8-b321-772b54ede8e8-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-10-29T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2024-12-05T11:16:54Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 123846,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-303190",
                    "name": "Verian Group UK Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-10-29T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d705fc-f6c3-4926-814f-2e881513fde7",
                    "datePublished": "2024-12-05T11:16:54Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}