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title: "NSPCC Rapid Insights"
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# NSPCC Rapid Insights

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3632a909-46e3-4949-a747-09ec41747f18

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## Summary

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has been awarded a contract by OFCOM for "Rapid Insights" research services. This contract, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000), aims to develop a mechanism that provides OFCOM with an evidence base to inform decisions about social media and tech companies' accountability for user safety. The procurement process was carried out via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract commenced on 28 March 2025 and will end on 31 March 2026, with the project taking place in London, United Kingdom. Key stages in the procurement process include the tender period that ended on 28 March 2025 and the award date on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. The contract's value, set at £93,436, provides a sizeable project for the awarded business with the potential to enhance their portfolio and credibility in delivering impactful research. Businesses experienced in providing in-depth and authentic research insights, especially those familiar with social media and technology sectors, will find themselves well-suited to such opportunities, allowing them to showcase their expertise and contribute to vital decisions around user safety on digital platforms.

## Notice

This contract notice is for Rapid Insight research services by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. This will see the NSPCC/Childline develop a mechanism that provides Ofcom with an in-depth, authentic and unique evidence base from which to inform decisions, supporting Ofcom to ensure social media and tech companies are held responsible for users' safety.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfe82e9-9798-4306-b3f5-5b912893c9fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,436 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfe82e9-9798-4306-b3f5-5b912893c9fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfe82e9-9798-4306-b3f5-5b912893c9fc
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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