--- title: "Ofcom Online Research Panel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03436f40-6e5b-4d67-9f84-d47655eb79da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03436f40-6e5b-4d67-9f84-d47655eb79da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03436f40-6e5b-4d67-9f84-d47655eb79da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03436f40-6e5b-4d67-9f84-d47655eb79da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFCOM" published: "2022-02-08" --- # Ofcom Online Research Panel Buyer: OFCOM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03436f40-6e5b-4d67-9f84-d47655eb79da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03436f40-6e5b-4d67-9f84-d47655eb79da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03436f40-6e5b-4d67-9f84-d47655eb79da.json) ## Summary Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is currently managing a tender process for the "Ofcom Online Research Panel", classified under market research services (CPV: 79310000). The procurement is at the tender stage, with proposals due by 10th March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2022 and could last up to four years, depending on extensions. The estimated total contract value is £1,890,000, with an annual value of £472,500, and the service is located in London, England. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in market research and data collection services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with capabilities in managing online panels and conducting quantitative and qualitative research would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only allows firms to grow through substantial funding but also may enhance their visibility and credibility in the market, particularly within the public sector. ## Notice Ofcom is the UK regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day. We regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobile, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We are independent and funded by fees paid to us by the companies we regulate. Further information can be found on our website www.ofcom.org.uk. In Autumn 2020, the UK Government introduced new legislation giving Ofcom powers to regulate UK-based video-sharing platforms (VSPs). From November 2020, VSPs which fall within our jurisdiction must comply with new rules around protecting children from potentially harmful content and all users from illegal content and incitement to hatred and violence. Research from this panel will feed into a series of annual VSP monitoring reports. In Spring 2021, the UK Government published its draft Online Safety Bill, granting Ofcom new responsibilities that will help to keep people safe when they are online. The bill is due to be introduced to Parliament in 2022. Ofcom invites Applicants to submit proposals for the market research service provision of an Online Research Panel. The online research panel is defined as having access to a large number of consumers, from which quantitative and/or qualitative data can be collected quickly and at relatively low cost. Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of two years. At Ofcom's absolute discretion, the contract may be extended for up to two further periods of up to twelve months each. The maximum length of the contract is therefore four years. The estimated contract value given is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value is therefore PS472,500 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad157a1-0f34-471a-b69a-50476b57fe34 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,890,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFCOM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2022 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad157a1-0f34-471a-b69a-50476b57fe34 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ad157a1-0f34-471a-b69a-50476b57fe34 8th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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