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Workforce Media Literacy

OFCOM

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02 Sep 2026 at 10:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom is commissioning a workforce media literacy project, classified as market research services (CPV 79310000). The work will develop an evidence-based model for integrating media literacy into employer-facing digital capability and workforce development programmes. It will examine employer appetite, implementation approaches and opportunities for wider adoption, linking Ofcom’s Media Literacy Outcomes Framework with the Essential Digital Skills Framework, relevant AI capability frameworks, employer workforce development activity, and employer engagement and workforce research. The successful organisation must produce a final report, an implementation framework, practical guidance for employers and recommendations for future activity. The requirement is intended to support working-age adults through employers and to provide practical approaches that employers can implement alongside existing skills and development activity.

The procurement has reached tender: Ofcom invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The deadline for enquiries was 22 September 2026 at 12:00, and the deadline for offers was 2 October 2026 at 12:00. The single contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 31 May 2027. Its estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT and £180,000 including VAT. Evaluation is based on programme delivery at 30%, employer engagement and reach at 25%, price at 20%, experience at 15%, and evaluation and learning at 10%. Electronic submission is allowed. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits an organisation experienced in media literacy, digital capability, AI skills, workforce development or related employer and workforce research. Strong candidates will be able to combine evidence from established skills and media literacy frameworks with practical programme design, employer engagement and implementation planning. The work calls for credible research and evaluation capability, including the ability to test employer appetite, assess learning and develop recommendations for wider adoption. Suppliers should be able to reach and work with employers, translate research into clear guidance, and produce a robust implementation framework and final report. It is also suited to organisations that can connect policy, research and delivery, and demonstrate relevant experience in employer-facing programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce Media Literacy

Notice Description

Ofcom has a statutory duty to promote media literacy. Through engagement undertaken as part of the Media Literacy Strategy and the Making Media Literacy Everybody's Business programme, Ofcom has identified employers as an important route for reaching working-age adults. Employer investment in digital capability, AI skills and workforce development creates an opportunity to embed media literacy alongside existing skills activity and employer development programmes. This procurement aims to develop an evidence-based model for integrating media literacy within employer-facing digital capability activity and workforce development programmes, while testing employer appetite, implementation approaches and opportunities for wider adoption. The successful organisation will be expected to produce a final report, implementation framework, practical employer guidance and recommendations for future activity. The work will bring together: * Ofcom's Media Literacy Outcomes Framework * Essential Digital Skills Framework * Relevant AI capability frameworks * Employer workforce development activity * Employer engagement and workforce research * Practical implementation approaches for employers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f02a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082955-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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