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Service Deep Dives - CSEA High Risk Services and Telegram Vulnerabilities

OFCOM

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16 Apr 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement of research services titled "Service Deep Dives – CSEA High Risk Services and Telegram Vulnerabilities." This tender, categorized under the services industry, was carried out through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The research services were commissioned to the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) and are situated in London, UK. The contract period extends from 28th February 2025 to 30th May 2025, with the contract valued at £90,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those focusing on high-risk online environments and social media vulnerabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This procurement offers an example of how direct commissioning by a public authority can present valuable business growth opportunities for niche service providers. Ofcom's partnership with Child Rescue Coalition illustrates the importance of specialized knowledge in securing public contracts.

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Notice Title

Service Deep Dives - CSEA High Risk Services and Telegram Vulnerabilities

Notice Description

This procurement is to commission research services with Child Rescue Coalition (CRC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050411
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015565-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
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

CHILD RESCUE COALITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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