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title: "GB-London: Research into recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally"
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# GB-London: Research into recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11edb759-643b-4cd0-8ba6-13c9b1317a38

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for £43,250 to Plum Consulting London LLP for research into the recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally. This procurement falls under the category of market research services and is part of an open tender procedure. The contract period commenced on 17 February 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2020. This procurement process was completed with the award notice published on 27 May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research and analytics. Firms with expertise in understanding media dynamics and governmental support mechanisms for the press will be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this kind of opportunity particularly advantageous, given the focus on specialised research capabilities.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking to appoint a Supplier to undertake research into the press market, both in the UK and globally. In particular we would like to understand: 1) The relationship between local news consumption and democratic engagement. 2) The different forms of government support, including subsidies, that the press industry receives in other jurisdictions. Refer to the ITT for additional information. 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/856eec62-0e5b-4518-b86d-1f8c2e64c463 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,250 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLUM CONSULTING LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 27 May 2020 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856eec62-0e5b-4518-b86d-1f8c2e64c463

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856eec62-0e5b-4518-b86d-1f8c2e64c463
  27th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=496914821
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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