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title: "OS Child Engagement"
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buyer: "OFCOM"
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# OS Child Engagement

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-102172e0-e6db-4153-850c-e3354f6836e9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "OS Child Engagement" was initiated by Ofcom, a buying organisation based in London, England. The contract falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous business and business-related services. The procurement method used was a direct procurement through a single tender action. The contract period is from 31st January 2024 to 31st October 2024, with a total value of £83,000. The tender period ended on 14th December 2023, and the contract was awarded to Praesidio Safeguarding.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in providing services related to gathering children's views on the Illegal Harms consultation. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in engaging with children from diverse backgrounds in a safe and age-appropriate manner. The contract duration offers a significant window for business growth and the delivery of high-quality services to support children's welfare and engagement in critical consultations.

## Notice

To gather the views of children on the Illegal Harms (IH) consultation. The piece will seek to engage with children of a variety of ages, ethnicities, and socially diverse backgrounds from across the four nations. This is a complex task given the nature of subject matter and therefore it is important that information in relation to online CSA is delivered in a safe, engaging and age-appropriate way as are the mechanisms for capturing children's views.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4620caa3-0829-4056-b578-57e078fc4644 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,000 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRAESIDIO SAFEGUARDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2024 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4620caa3-0829-4056-b578-57e078fc4644

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4620caa3-0829-4056-b578-57e078fc4644
  10th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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