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Access to Touchpoints Database

OFCOM

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10 Nov 2025 at 10:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Ofcom, a sub-central public authority in the UK, involves the award of a contract for "Access to Touchpoints Database." This contract, which falls under the services category of market research, was processed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The supplier, The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA), is a large-scale organisation based in London. The procurement stage is complete, with the award and contract both marked as active as of November 10, 2025. The contract is valued at £61,332 and spans from May 31, 2025, to May 30, 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in market research services, particularly those capable of accessing and managing significant data resources, like the Touchpoints Database. While this procurement was awarded without competition, future opportunities might exist for similar service provisions as Ofcom continues to develop its research capabilities. Companies that are large, well-established in the advertising sector, and located in or capable of working within the London area, may find themselves well-positioned for potential collaboration with public authorities like Ofcom in upcoming projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Touchpoints Database

Notice Description

Access to the touchpoints database.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072266-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,332 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 30 May 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
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 INSTITUTE OF PRACTITIONERS IN ADVERTISING (IPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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