Award

Media literacy in Museums

OFCOM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was led by Ofcom, a public authority within the UK’s sub-central government. The tender, titled "Media literacy in Museums," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market research. It is aimed at enhancing media literacy skills through museum-based learning. Located in London, UK, this procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 8 May 2025. The contract commenced on 28 July 2025 and is set to run until 24 July 2026, with a potential extension of up to one year. The procurement method was limited, involving a below-threshold competition, resulting in an active contract with a gross value of £92,425.20.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in market research services, especially those with expertise in educational programmes and collaborations with museums. Companies operating within the cultural or educational sectors that aim to develop and integrate media literacy programmes into community learning environments would find this award particularly beneficial. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media literacy or educational innovations could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and demonstrate expertise in project delivery within public sector frameworks.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Media literacy in Museums

Notice Description

Ofcom 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. Museums 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 musuems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072286-2025
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
£92,425 Under £100K

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

PK PORTHCURNO

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd5e-2025-11-10T10:34:56Z",
    "date": "2025-11-10T10:34:56Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd5e",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQQZ-1663-NWMN",
            "name": "Ofcom",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQQZ-1663-NWMN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 9HA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI44"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.ofcom.org.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-166119",
            "name": "PK Porthcurno",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Eastern House",
                "locality": "Penzance",
                "postalCode": "TR19 6JX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK30"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@pkporthcurno.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQQZ-1663-NWMN",
        "name": "Ofcom"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "C20252426",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Media literacy in Museums",
        "description": "Ofcom 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. Museums 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 musuems.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-166119",
                    "name": "PK Porthcurno"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79310000",
                            "description": "Market research services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-07-28T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-07-24T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2027-07-24T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "Contract can be extended for a period of 12 months"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 92425.2,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "072286-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072286-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-10T10:34:56Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}