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Subscription to The Insights Family Surveys

OFCOM

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31 Mar 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a public authority under sub-central government regulations, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Subscription to The Insights Family Surveys." This contract, classified under the services category, involves data relevant to markets regulated by Ofcom, including projects such as Media Literacy and the Children's Programme of Research. The contracting authority is located at Riverside House, London. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition. The contract, awarded on 5 March 2025, covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with a value of £83,736.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in subscription services, particularly those related to market research and data analysis. The Insights Family, an SME based in Manchester, secured the contract without competition, highlighting potential opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in the public procurement sector. Businesses offering similar services can explore direct procurement methods to engage with public authorities like Ofcom and expand their capabilities in data provision for regulatory projects.

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Notice Title

Subscription to The Insights Family Surveys

Notice Description

This contract is for two surveys which contain data relevant to the markets that Ofcom regulates. The dataset will be valuable for several projects, including Media Literacy and others within the Children's Programme of Research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011965-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,736 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE INSIGHTS FAMILY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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