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Radio Review Project

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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17 Jun 2026 at 08:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in the United Kingdom involves a completed tender for the "Radio Review Project." This project falls under the services category with a focus on research services, specifically coded under CPV as 73110000. The procurement was conducted using a direct method classified as "below threshold - without competition," and the contract for the project was awarded to Radiocentre Ltd. The timeline for the contract spanned from 11th March 2026 to 30th May 2026. The project is situated in London, and the procurement phase is in the award and contract stages as of 17th June 2026.

For businesses specialising in research services, particularly in the radio and audio sectors, this type of tender can present significant growth opportunities. Companies like small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on media, communication, and technology may find themselves well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders. By engaging with public authority projects, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain visibility, and develop credentials with central government departments. Enterprises with capabilities in media analysis, digital communications, and forecasting of industry trends could position themselves as key suppliers for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radio Review Project

Notice Description

DCMS require a partner for a Radio Review Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b68b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056918-2026
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
SME

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
£29,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 30 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

RADIOCENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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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. 

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