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Edison Podcast Research

OFCOM

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Edison Podcast Research" project was conducted by Ofcom, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification in the United Kingdom. This initiative pertains to the services industry category, specifically focusing on research services within the UK. The process is now in the award stage, with the award status listed as active, and was managed through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, which started on the 16th of December 2025 and ends on the 30th of November 2026, has an estimated value of 41,500 USD. The procurement was legally supported by the UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with current legislation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in service delivery, specifically research services within the podcasting sector. Although the procurement method was direct, meaning it did not involve competition, the need for expert analysis in UK podcast listening and preferences highlights a growing niche with potential commercial interest. Companies similar in scale and expertise to the contracted supplier, Edison Research, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Such opportunities allow businesses to contribute to important industry insights and tap into burgeoning audio media markets.

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Notice Title

Edison Podcast Research

Notice Description

Third-party research on UK podcast listening and listener preferences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012778-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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

EDISON RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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