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title: "Increasing Access to Data Across the Economy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Increasing Access to Data Across the Economy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ccadac0-9865-464e-819f-a0653c9a4656

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Increasing Access to Data Across the Economy" is being conducted by the Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS), located in London, England. This contract falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used is a selective tender, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 27th July 2020 and concluded on 4th December 2020, with the tender period ending on 8th July 2020.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in research projects that enhance data accessibility for businesses and consumers. Companies with expertise in economic research, data analysis, or consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders related to similar initiatives. Collaborating with DCMS could help these businesses expand their reach and contribute to significant advancements in data utilisation across the economy.

## Notice

DCMS requires a short study to examine how increasing access to data for British business and consumers may improve operations and the other possible benefits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c668f16f-9378-43c4-b9ce-c4d8cdb94adc |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2020 - 4 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,713 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,713 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c668f16f-9378-43c4-b9ce-c4d8cdb94adc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c668f16f-9378-43c4-b9ce-c4d8cdb94adc
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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