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title: "The Impact of DCMS on Breaking Barriers to Opportunity"
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# The Impact of DCMS on Breaking Barriers to Opportunity

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28c5a413-f0e4-46a4-a4b7-a711002e8df3

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "The Impact of DCMS on Breaking Barriers to Opportunity." This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73000000) and focuses on understanding and countering economic insecurity as outlined in the Government's manifesto. Located in London, England, the procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 27th September 2024, the contract start date on 14th November 2024, and the contract end date on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £130,062.10 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services to engage in work directly influencing public policy and socio-economic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future due to the demonstrated suitability criteria set by DCMS. Winning such contracts can bolster a company’s portfolio, enhance its market reputation, and provide valuable insights and contributions towards vital research areas. The awarded supplier for this specific contract is Ipsos UK, a large-scale research organisation, indicating that substantial expertise and robust research capabilities are highly regarded within this procurement category.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services to further understand of barriers to opportunity, to understand how to counter economic insecurity, as laid out in the Government's manifesto.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7301c4c0-d5c0-4ac0-b3d2-d3251a771c3b |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,062 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,062 |
| 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

- 19 Dec 2024 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7301c4c0-d5c0-4ac0-b3d2-d3251a771c3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7301c4c0-d5c0-4ac0-b3d2-d3251a771c3b
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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