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title: "GB-London: A study into digital inclusion and outcome-based commissioning"
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# GB-London: A study into digital inclusion and outcome-based commissioning

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-138a7f54-8a93-46f7-91a8-d46da6086d6e

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is conducting an open procurement for a study titled "A study into digital inclusion and outcome-based commissioning." This procurement falls under the research services industry category and is located in London, UK. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 4th September 2018, valued at £49,710 and set to run from 5th September 2018 to 31st December 2018. Tenders for this study had to be submitted by the deadline of 17:00 (BST) on 13th August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those specialising in research services, digital inclusion initiatives, or social impact strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on tackling digital exclusion among vulnerable demographics, such as older individuals and persons with disabilities. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their portfolio and contribute to meaningful social change.

## Notice

A study into digital inclusion and outcome-based commissioning. Government has been actively exploring ways to tackle digital exclusion for some time, including through direct funding of digital inclusion initiatives, through partnerships and through provision of assisted digital services. Rates of digital inclusion are improving, but for older people and people with disabilities digital inclusion rates are still lagging behind. This study will consider the viability of using outcome-based commissioning to tackle digital exclusion specifically for these two cohorts, in addition to looking at the viability of using outcome-based commissioning to tackle digital inclusion more generally. 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. Tenders must be submitted via the Delta e-sourcing portal to be received no later than 17:00hrs (BST), 13th August 2018. The Department reserves the right to extend the contract for a further three months (until end of March 2019).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a08367b-7672-4f12-a928-fd6868a6fedf |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,710 |
| 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 | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2019 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a08367b-7672-4f12-a928-fd6868a6fedf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a08367b-7672-4f12-a928-fd6868a6fedf
  21st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=385267755
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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