Award

Data on Internet Use

OFCOM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is conducted by Ofcom, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Data on Internet Use," falls under the services industry category, specifically data services. Located in London, the contract involves acquiring datasets that detail respondents' internet usage over two one-month periods. With a procurement method identified as direct and below threshold without competition, the procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage as of 5th February 2026, following the signing date on 8th December 2025. The contract began on 8th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, reflecting an active status with a value of £61,071.

This procurement opportunity represents a valuable prospect for businesses specialising in data services and analytics. Companies with capabilities in handling large-scale data sets and providing insights into internet usage trends would benefit from such contracts. While the contract was awarded to Ipsos MORI UK Limited, indicating a successful collaboration, it underscores the potential for similar firms to win future opportunities in this sector by demonstrating expertise and readiness for direct procurement methods that require an immediate response.

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

Data on Internet Use

Notice Description

This notice relates to the purchase of datasets detailing respondents' internet use over two one-month periods, covering individual online activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064905
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010516-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,071 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

IPSOS MORI

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-064905-2026-02-05T14:10:12Z",
    "date": "2026-02-05T14:10:12Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-064905",
    "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": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PYMN-2281-HLXQ",
            "name": "Ipsos MORI UK Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PYMN-2281-HLXQ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Thomas More Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E1W 1YW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI42"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "invoice.requisitions@ipsos.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQQZ-1663-NWMN",
        "name": "Ofcom"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ecm_1553",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Data on Internet Use",
        "description": "This notice relates to the purchase of datasets detailing respondents' internet use over two one-month periods, covering individual online activities.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PYMN-2281-HLXQ",
                    "name": "Ipsos MORI UK Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72300000",
                            "description": "Data services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Data relating to individuals' internet use",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-08T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 73285.2,
                "amount": 61071,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-12-08T00:00:00+00:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "010516-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010516-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-05T14:10:12Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}