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title: "Digital Silk Road Research"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Digital Silk Road Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b822b90-3765-45e3-bd0e-97460796328b

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has recently completed the procurement process for the "Digital Silk Road Research" project. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, falling below the threshold. The contract period ran from 2nd February 2023 to 31st March 2023, with a contract value of £52,556 in GBP. The procurement was in the services category, and the tender period ended on 20th January 2023. The buying organisation, DCMS, is located at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ, in England.

This recent tender by DCMS presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses well-suited to compete in this area are those specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services, particularly in the digital industry. The procurement process for the "Digital Silk Road Research" project aimed to find a supplier to conduct research in this specific area, highlighting a niche opportunity for businesses in the technology sector looking to expand their portfolios through government contracts.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are seeking a Supplier to conduct research into Digital Silk Road

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c690b11-42ef-44a7-bd5f-924b8b62634a |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,556 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,556 |
| 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 | THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2023 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c690b11-42ef-44a7-bd5f-924b8b62634a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c690b11-42ef-44a7-bd5f-924b8b62634a
  6th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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