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title: "Disinformation Technical Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Disinformation Technical Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dc503b0-7d40-467f-8845-b492b96260b1

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has recently completed a procurement process for "Disinformation Technical Services," valued at £1,300,000. The procurement, classified under IT services and business services, took place in London, with the contract period spanning from 11 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Initially called off from a framework agreement, this selective tender reached its end date on 15 March 2022. The contract has since been awarded to Faculty Science Ltd, and the awarded contract notice was published on 27 July 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and relevant business services. Companies with expertise in managing and mitigating disinformation threats, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport's focus on disinformation can facilitate growth and the development of innovative solutions in a critical area of public policy.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) seeks technical support on understanding the threat and mitigation of disinformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dea9926-0ae8-46ad-8fbc-7bc1fadd2b4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 & 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 | FACULTY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dea9926-0ae8-46ad-8fbc-7bc1fadd2b4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dea9926-0ae8-46ad-8fbc-7bc1fadd2b4c
  27th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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