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Building Confidence and Control: Media literacy and victims/survivors of domestic abuse

OFCOM

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11 Feb 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was initiated by Ofcom, a sub-central government public authority based in London, UK, with the title "Building Confidence and Control: Media literacy and victims/survivors of domestic abuse." The contract focuses on the development of practical guidance and training to support agencies serving women escaping domestic abuse, aiming to enhance their media literacy skills. The procurement was completed through a limited method below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to Refuge Trading Limited on 23 January 2026. The contract encompasses services in the training programme industry category, with active status and is set to conclude on 24 March 2027, involving a gross contract value of £188,673.60.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in media literacy and domestic abuse support sectors. Large-scale enterprises like Refuge Trading Limited stand out as suitable contenders for this type of contract due to their capability to deliver comprehensive training programmes and guidance development. Companies offering such specialised services can not only contribute to social welfare but also expand their market presence by aligning with Ofcom's initiatives. This procurement underscores the demand for skilled providers adept at addressing delicate societal challenges, thus paving the way for proactive business growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

Building Confidence and Control: Media literacy and victims/survivors of domestic abuse

Notice Description

Development practical guidance to support agencies on helping women fleeing domestic abuse build media literacy skills. Deliver training to agencies and organisations supporting those fleeing domestic abuse.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064da7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012312-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,228 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

REFUGE TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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