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Provision of Rapid Insights Reporting

Ofcom

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11 Sep 2025 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract, titled "Provision of Rapid Insights Reporting," was overseen by Ofcom, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to secure an external capability for generating insights aligned with Ofcom's intelligence requirements, focusing on online harms and related risks under the Online Safety Act (2023). This direct procurement without competition was conducted below the threshold, ultimately awarding the contract to the Child Rescue Coalition. The contract lifecycle commenced on 29th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 24th July 2026, with services being delivered in the UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of the latest update on 11th September 2025. The main industry category involved is services, specifically research services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in rapid data analysis and research services within the digital and safety sectors. Companies capable of swiftly aligning with regulatory and legal frameworks, such as the Online Safety Act, would be ideally positioned to deliver the required insights. As the project involves understanding complex online environments, organisations with experience in technological analytics and an adeptness in adapting to emerging risks will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, by participating in such government contracts, enterprises can enhance their credibility and expand their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Rapid Insights Reporting

Notice Description

An external insight- generating capability that can be tasked in line with the intelligence requirements of Ofcom teams to provide rapid insights into a range of online harms and related risks on named online services in scope of the Online Safety Act (2023).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05986d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055739-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ofcom
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Postcode Area
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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