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title: "Trust Safety & Digital Economy Research"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Trust Safety & Digital Economy Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23d079f1-d118-494e-9b85-8840ed39f351

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Trust Safety & Digital Economy Research" was initiated by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to explore the relationship between online safety and a resilient digital economy in the UK. This tender falls under the research and development services category (CPV 73000000) and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 13th September 2021 and concluded on 28th February 2022, with the tender period deadline having ended on 13th August 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with governmental research projects. Companies specialised in research services, particularly those with experience in digital economy and online safety studies, would be well-placed to compete in such tenders. Winning similar contracts can enhance their portfolio and credibility while contributing to important societal discussions on technology and safety.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to conduct research on the links between online safety and a healthy and resilient UK digital economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1729e6b0-1135-41ce-a9be-d63c4d7f9680 |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 & 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 MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1729e6b0-1135-41ce-a9be-d63c4d7f9680

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1729e6b0-1135-41ce-a9be-d63c4d7f9680
  15th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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