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title: "Audio Content Fund Evaluation"
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# Audio Content Fund Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41d625e2-772e-4633-882e-76eb93526c8d

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has conducted an evaluation of the Audio Content Fund, with the tender officially awarded to Wavehill Limited on 7th July 2022. This research project, aimed at assessing the impact of the fund on supported organisations and the UK's creative economy, falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services". The evaluation commenced on 1st July 2022 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2022, with a total contract value of £28,125. The procurement method used was a selective process, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the project is located in London, with deliveries addressed to the SW1A 2BQ postal code.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and consultancy services. Businesses that focus on the media and creative industries, particularly those with expertise in evaluating the impact of public funding on commercial sectors, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement processes. Engaging with public sector clients like DCMS can enhance a business's profile and create pathways for growth and collaboration within the vibrant UK creative landscape.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a Supplier to conduct a research project in respect of the Audio Content Fund. The project should assess the impact the fund has had on supported organisations, on audiences, on the UK's wider creative economy, and on the provision of commercially underserved genres of radio content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cd1f08-e2fa-41cf-a0b1-82c3fb312397 |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,125 |
| 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 DIGITAL, 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 | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cd1f08-e2fa-41cf-a0b1-82c3fb312397

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cd1f08-e2fa-41cf-a0b1-82c3fb312397
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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