Tender

Mis_Disinformation Monitoring

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT

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Tender

15 Jun 2021 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) is inviting tenders for a project titled "Mis_Disinformation Monitoring" under the industry category of supporting services for the government. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission of tenders set for 23:55 BST on 15th July 2021. The project is expected to commence in August 2021 and will run for an initial period of six months, with a potential extension of an additional three months. The maximum budget allocated for the initial services ranges between GBP 350,000 and GBP 400,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in analytical support, particularly those experienced in combating misinformation and disinformation online. Businesses capable of delivering research services and offering innovative solutions to monitor digital content will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Firms should prepare thorough responses that address pricing and the specific criteria outlined by DCMS to enhance their chances of selection.

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Notice Title

Mis_Disinformation Monitoring

Notice Description

DCMS is seeking to appoint a service provider to deliver analytical support relating to potentially harmful misinformation and disinformation online. This service will be required for an initial period of 6 months commencing August 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DCMS is seeking to appoint a service provider to deliver analytical support relating to potentially harmful misinformation and disinformation online. This service will be required for an initial period of 6 months commencing August 2021. Additional information: The maximum budget for the initial 6-month of services is in the range of between GBP 350 000 and GBP 400 000 excluding VAT. The Department reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 3 months and the estimated value of the contract value provided within this notice includes any possible contract extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bbf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013446-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072116000

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

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