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Internet Use Data

OFCOM

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a sub-central public authority in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process concerning the "Internet Use Data" contract. This procurement, categorised within the services industry, involved acquiring a unique dataset on internet usage for a one-month period. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Ipsos MORI UK, a large supplier, and commenced on 13th February 2026, with an end date set for 31st March 2026. The award stage was concluded with the contract actively signed on 13th February 2026. The gross value of the contract is £36,643.20, with a net amount of £30,536. Key data was published on 23rd February 2026.

This procurement presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in data services and analytics, particularly those capable of providing innovative internet usage datasets. The direct procurement approach underscores the value of agility and niche expertise in securing such contracts without extensive competition. Companies with substantial expertise in data services and a proven track record of delivering high-quality analytics would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises, offering potential avenues for business expansion and positioning as preferred suppliers for public authorities such as Ofcom and others within the sub-central government sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Internet Use Data

Notice Description

The contract relates to the purchase of unique dataset detailing internet use over a one-month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015922-2026
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
£30,536 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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