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title: "Analysis and Practical Research on Data Portability"
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# Analysis and Practical Research on Data Portability

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0421a1f1-cd4d-48b3-ab3a-ea6fc3c39b51

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process titled "Analysis and Practical Research on Data Portability," commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, focuses on research services aimed at understanding the economic benefits of data portability for consumers. This tender, which has a total value of £235,000, was conducted under an open procurement method and concluded the tender period on 19th February 2018. The contract period started on 27th February 2018 and ended on 23rd April 2018, with the primary location being London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in data analysis and consumer market studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, given the emphasis on their suitability in the procurement process. Engaging in such projects not only enhances a firm's portfolio but also allows it to contribute significantly to advancements in data portability, potentially leading to increased recognition and further business opportunities in the digital economy.

## Notice

We are commissioning research in order to assess the potential gains to consumers and the economy of making data across various sectors and applications more easily portable. In particular, we would like to gain a better understanding of the potential of data portability as a beneficial tool for consumers in a competitive market. We also aim to develop an example of how data portability that works for consumers and businesses might be practically achieved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d686361c-7223-4224-99e7-2b9cce24d9eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2018 - 23 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CTRL-SHIFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d686361c-7223-4224-99e7-2b9cce24d9eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d686361c-7223-4224-99e7-2b9cce24d9eb
  4th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=323802068
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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