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App Store Technical Deep Dive and Digital Ecosystem Analysis

OFCOM

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08 Jan 2026 at 08:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Ofcom, a sub-central public authority located in London, aimed to commission a technical research report focusing on age assurance and child safety measures within app stores and the broader digital ecosystem. The tender, titled "App Store Technical Deep Dive and Digital Ecosystem Analysis," falls under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement reached its award stage with an active contract status as of 8th January 2026, following the signing of the contract on 17th October 2025. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to its below-threshold nature, and the service delivery encompasses several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract is valued at £159,821.40 and is set to conclude by 27th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in research and consultancy services related to digital platforms. Businesses specializing in digital ecosystem analysis, child safety in technology, and age verification systems would find this tender especially pertinent. In winning the bid, MTM London Ltd, a recognised SME, exemplifies the suitability of smaller, agile firms in delivering specialised research services to governmental bodies like Ofcom. The contract reinforces the importance of niche expertise and provides a platform for further collaborations in public sector digital initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

App Store Technical Deep Dive and Digital Ecosystem Analysis

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for a technical research report into the age assurance and child safety measures on app stores, and for a model which explores the role of app stores in the child-user journey across the broader digital ecosystem.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06016b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001262-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,821 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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

MTM LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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