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Media literacy in libraries

OFCOM

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10 Nov 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a public authority in the sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Media literacy in libraries." Located in London, Ofcom initiated this process under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. This contract aims to develop media literacy skills within libraries, leveraging these trusted community spaces for all-age learning. The procurement was conducted using a limited method below the threshold, indicating a restricted competition process, with activities spanning services in the market research sector. Key dates include the contract's start on 28th July 2025, with an end date of 24th July 2026, and a potential extension for an additional year. The contract, valued at £118,513.75, was signed on 8th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in educational services or market research. Companies specialising in media literacy or similar service provisions are ideally positioned to benefit and expand their operational footprint through this tender. The award of this contract to Libraries Unlimited, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Exeter, underscores the potential for similar organisations to successfully compete and secure contracts of this nature. For businesses looking to partner with recognised authorities and enhance their portfolio in educational services, this initiative aligns well with strategic growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Media literacy in libraries

Notice Description

fcom has a requirement for media literacy skills development to become more embedded into everyday life - as part of our strategy to make media literacy everyone's business. Libraries are trusted places where all-age learning already takes place and are therefore ideal locations to develop media literacy skills. We will be awarding one contract for media literacy in libraries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072283-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,513 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 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

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

LIBRARIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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