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title: "Research Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Research Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4254a53e-632e-4c6d-8150-2f7258371ab3

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT is seeking to engage in research services for the development of a sporting event, with a contract value of £32,750. The procurement process is in the Award stage, having officially awarded the contract to Event Planning Group, EPG (UK) Ltd on 25 June 2018. The contract period commenced on 5 July 2018 and is set to conclude on 22 August 2018. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action and is classified under Research services within the CPV framework, specifically in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research, event planning, and project management. Companies that provide innovative solutions and insights into sporting events would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to gain from engaging in public contracts, allowing them to broaden their market presence and enhance their operational capabilities through collaborative projects with government entities.

## Notice

Research services with regards to the development of a sporting event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa128430-20aa-48d4-81b5-7092aa3ba870 |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2018 - 22 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,750 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVENT PLANNING GROUP, EPG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa128430-20aa-48d4-81b5-7092aa3ba870

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa128430-20aa-48d4-81b5-7092aa3ba870
  17th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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