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title: "GB-London: Investment in under served communities, Geographical deep dives"
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# GB-London: Investment in under served communities, Geographical deep dives

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-070a6f7c-823e-4da8-a066-c8507b232b8f

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is currently conducting a public procurement process for a project titled "Investment in underserved communities, Geographical deep dives". This procurement falls under the research services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The process is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 14 February 2017. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any qualified bidders to participate. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 March 2017 and conclude by 12 May 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of conducting intensive local fieldwork and analysis. Businesses with expertise in social research, community engagement, and data synthesis will find this project particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging with local organisations and understanding the needs of underserved communities will be essential for success in this competitive bidding process, making it a strategic opportunity for those looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

The Office for Civil Society (OCS) at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS is leading a project to develop an improved network of investment into underserved communities. The purpose of this invitation to tender is to appoint a supplier for a key component of the work: 'deep-dives' into 4-6 geographical areas. This project requires the supplier to have the capability and capacity to fulfill the intensive local fieldwork, to provide a deep level of analysis; and to synthesise findings into a conclusive report. It is crucial that the supplier is able to work with and through organisations at a very local level. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7ac3dc-6381-4565-ba4b-4a04634ff50d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 12 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2017 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7ac3dc-6381-4565-ba4b-4a04634ff50d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7ac3dc-6381-4565-ba4b-4a04634ff50d
  24th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Investment-in-under-served-communities%2C-Geographical-deep-dives/8C2XU3UYJ8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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