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title: "Understanding the role of DCMS in building communities and strengthening community connections"
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# Understanding the role of DCMS in building communities and strengthening community connections

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dab947c-ca5d-4fa3-b036-8ffc195a9e4a

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recently awarded a contract for research into how DCMS policies and sector interventions support and sustain strong communities. This contract, titled "Understanding the role of DCMS in building communities and strengthening community connections," falls under the industry category of Research and Development services. It was awarded to Ecorys UK Limited for the amount of £69,580. The procurement used a selective method called "Call-off from a framework agreement." The tender process was completed with a period ending on 16th December 2024, and the contract is effective from 9th January 2025 to 21st March 2025. The address for the delivery is located in London, SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on community development and public policy. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are highly suitable to compete for similar contracts due to the inclusive procurement approach adopted by DCMS. Collaborations that leverage expertise in community engagement and policy analysis will likely find this tender aligns with their business growth strategies, enabling them to contribute to impactful government initiatives and expand their sector influence.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research into how DCMS policies and sector interventions support and sustain strong communities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4864a56-8f80-47d0-a556-031fc9c2c6a3 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,580 |
| 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 | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4864a56-8f80-47d0-a556-031fc9c2c6a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4864a56-8f80-47d0-a556-031fc9c2c6a3
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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