--- title: "Research into Online Harms - Steering Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04feb896-3d0f-4be2-95d2-061266aa82af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04feb896-3d0f-4be2-95d2-061266aa82af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04feb896-3d0f-4be2-95d2-061266aa82af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04feb896-3d0f-4be2-95d2-061266aa82af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Research into Online Harms - Steering Group Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04feb896-3d0f-4be2-95d2-061266aa82af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04feb896-3d0f-4be2-95d2-061266aa82af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04feb896-3d0f-4be2-95d2-061266aa82af.json) ## Summary The Mayor’s Office for Police and Crime is currently in the planning stage for a tender entitled "Research into Online Harms - Steering Group." This falls within the research services industry category (CPV: 73110000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being initiated to form a steering group to guide a new workstream by the London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) on the impact of potentially harmful online content on young Londoners. Key dates include the engagement end date of 20th October 2024, with applicants being contacted by 25th October 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, including academics, education professionals, tech and social media experts, and legal professionals. Participating in this steering group allows firms to play a critical role in shaping online safety policies for young Londoners, potentially opening doors to future collaborations in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, making this a promising opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the public sector and contribute meaningful expertise to important societal issues. ## Notice Join the London VRU Steering Group on Online Harms The London Violence Reduction unit (VRU) is launching a new workstream to explore the impact of potentially harmful online content on young Londoners. To guide this work, we are establishing an expert Steering Group and are seeking passionate individuals to join us. The full details of the opportunity is in the attachment. How to apply Please express your interest using this MS Form https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6j1lMAH7TEuN38GD-J_r-0OtCWpp4lhFkawIQDjJvtpURVNFTldZVkE0UkVaSEJTWkVORjNISkxDUSQlQCN0PWcu&web=1&wdLOR=cD15CAED7-F5BE-4654-8057-4393378E9E34&route=shorturl by midnight the 20th October. We will be in contact with all applicants by 25th October and will liaise with those invited to join the steering group with information about the first meeting. For further details, please reach out to Ella at ella.burton@london.gov.uk directly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1ee51b-d9c6-4d9d-abda-d17f851bd32d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICE AND CRIME | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0LL | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 09:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1ee51b-d9c6-4d9d-abda-d17f851bd32d - 1 Oct 2024 at 08:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1ee51b-d9c6-4d9d-abda-d17f851bd32d - 30 Sep 2024 at 15:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1ee51b-d9c6-4d9d-abda-d17f851bd32d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1ee51b-d9c6-4d9d-abda-d17f851bd32d 2nd October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a81c1c66-0025-4026-9505-dfccaa5fb0b6 This document is the full advert - it has been attached here because it exceeds the word limit on Contract's Finder ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6j1lMAH7TEuN38GD-J_r-0OtCWpp4lhFkawIQDjJvtpURVNFTldZVkE0UkVaSEJTWkVORjNISkxDUSQlQCN0PWcu&web=1&wdLOR=cD15CAED7-F5BE-4654-8057-4393378E9E34&route=shorturl ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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