---
title: "Independent Evaluator"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2021-07-19"
---

# Independent Evaluator

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab.json)

## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a tender process for an "Independent Evaluator". The procurement, categorised under business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, is valued at £161,000. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26 April 2021, with the contract commencing on 26 May 2021 and running until 31 March 2022. The location for the services will be primarily in London, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital transformation and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with experience in independent evaluation and quality assurance processes would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging the insights gained from this government project to enhance their offerings and expand their client base.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier with digital transformation and consultancy expertise to provide an independent evaluation and assurance of the Online Safety Initiative's overall governance model, spend, quality and process in addition to recommendations for improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5683505d-9139-46fa-b261-48f0b545b2fa |
| 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 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,000 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5683505d-9139-46fa-b261-48f0b545b2fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5683505d-9139-46fa-b261-48f0b545b2fa
  19th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2db30045-507f-4dfe-baa2-76ff7b6d17ab.json.