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title: "Research on Social Mobility within the Creative Industries"
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# Research on Social Mobility within the Creative Industries

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04f7fd76-2685-43b2-9e18-e534ac0928fd

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) conducted a procurement process titled "Research on Social Mobility within the Creative Industries," aimed at delivering research and evaluation services to enhance diversity within the creative economy. This contract, classified under business services (CPV code 79000000), had a total value of £20,000 and utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 16 January 2021 and concluded on 1 May 2021. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the award formally published on 20 July 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research, consultancy, and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on social mobility and inclusivity initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the project's objectives. Successful firms in this sector could leverage this engagement to strengthen their market presence and foster partnerships within the creative industries, paving the way for future contracts and growth opportunities.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide research and evaluation services on the issue of social mobility. This project seeks to catalyse action to test and trial new policy, programmes and practices that promote a more diverse and inclusive creative economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5507caf4-0eb6-4523-abc7-507e338b3e0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2021 - 1 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 CULTURE MEDIA & 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NESTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5507caf4-0eb6-4523-abc7-507e338b3e0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5507caf4-0eb6-4523-abc7-507e338b3e0e
  20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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