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title: "Tackling Loneliness Hub"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21d10c4b-276e-425a-8ce9-0fd7b2d48822"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Tackling Loneliness Hub

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21d10c4b-276e-425a-8ce9-0fd7b2d48822

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract titled "Tackling Loneliness Hub" under the industry category of Research and Development Services (CPV code 73000000). Located in London, England (postal code SW1A 2BQ), this contract is part of the ongoing government strategy on loneliness. The procurement process has reached the "Award" stage, with key dates including the contract start date of 2nd August 2024 and an end date of 31st March 2025. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement with a total value of £350,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) like the awarded supplier, Neighbourly Lab. Businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services in social sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The contract supports initiatives aimed at community welfare and provides a substantial platform for businesses to engage in high-impact social projects with the backing of a major government department.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to support with the on-going government strategy on loneliness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7e0068-426e-4180-9306-6ca5e3a721a1 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | 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 | NEIGHBOURLY LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7e0068-426e-4180-9306-6ca5e3a721a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7e0068-426e-4180-9306-6ca5e3a721a1
  19th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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