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Misinformation in Emergencies Evidence Review

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Misinformation in Emergencies Evidence Review" was awarded by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, a central government authority based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, now at the award stage, involved direct award without competition due to its below-threshold nature, and the contract has been signed on 29th April 2026. The project will begin on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting social research services within the public sector.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in social and behavioural sciences, particularly those with expertise in handling misinformation during emergencies, to contribute to a significant governmental effort. Due to the specialised and sensitive nature of the research required, businesses with recognised academic prowess and experience in online and offline misinformation contexts, such as The University of Manchester, who is the awarded supplier, are best suited to participate. This could serve as leverage for businesses holding similar competencies to advance their branding and strengthen their position in governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Misinformation in Emergencies Evidence Review

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to collate evidence around risks posted by misinformation and their implications during emergencies for HMG policy & operations. This research is highly specialised and reputationally sensitive. It requires recognised academic expertise across offline and online misinformation and disinformation in emergency contexts, drawing on social, behavioural and information sciences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068da3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039000-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

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