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title: "R&D Science and Analysis Programme"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# R&D Science and Analysis Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f171d61-8f2f-4b38-93cd-653144479d12

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a tender process for the "R&D Science and Analysis Programme," seeking research services in the area of civil society infrastructure. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from December 11, 2023, to December 12, 2024. The tender deadline was November 10, 2023, with a contract value of £485,515. The buying organization, DCMS, is located in London with a postal code of SW1A 2BQ, England.

This tender opportunity from DCMS is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations. Businesses involved in research and development services and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The active award was granted to Ipsos UK, a large-scale supplier. This procurement process aims to provide valuable insights into the positive impacts of effective local civil society infrastructure for interested businesses.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research on local civil society infrastructure. In particular, the supplier will look to develop the evidence base on the positive impacts of effective local civil society infrastructure, the negative impacts of its absence and the conditions and models for building effective local civil society infrastructure in areas where it is weak or non-existent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84acaa48-2205-4885-a730-2e7321bbeade |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 12 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,515 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £485,515 |
| 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 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 | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84acaa48-2205-4885-a730-2e7321bbeade

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84acaa48-2205-4885-a730-2e7321bbeade
  5th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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