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RESEARCH INTO ONLINE PLATFORMS' OPERATING MODELS AND MANAGEMENT OF ONLINE HARMS

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

11 Mar 2019 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has completed a procurement process for a research project titled "Research into Online Platforms' Operating Models and Management of Online Harms." This tender falls under the Research Services category and was located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 28th February 2019 to 31st March 2019, with the award having been announced on 18th December 2018. The total value of the contract was £53,250.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services, to engage in a critical examination of online platforms' abilities to combat online harm. Companies that have expertise in online safety, regulatory compliance, and digital research methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible for them.

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Notice Title

RESEARCH INTO ONLINE PLATFORMS' OPERATING MODELS AND MANAGEMENT OF ONLINE HARMS

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Provider to undertake research to understand the operation of online platforms and their capability of both tackling online harm such as child sexual exploitation1 and cyber bullying, and adapting to potential regulation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb285c41-b3a7-4f7c-883d-a307e7c0cd4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b817be58-d7a3-4ac1-82b7-1e16a0de1ae5
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
£53,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 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
Callum Tolladay
Contact Email
callum.tolladay@culture.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7211 6824 ext 6824

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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