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title: "News research project"
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# News research project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4347d36a-b3d9-4ef6-a0d7-bd5cf2fd9708

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for a news research project titled "News research project." This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV: 73000000) and is located in London, England. The tender process, which involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with an award on 13th December 2024. The contract runs from 9th December 2024 to 11th April 2025, with a total value of £170,510. The tender period ended on 25th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were specifically catered for in the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses focused on delivering high-quality research and possessing robust methodologies for assessing public attitudes and usage of news services are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Ultimately, Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd, a large market research company, secured the contract, demonstrating the potential scale and impact of such opportunities within the industry.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research into the public's use and attitudes to BBC news services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844d8e0b-c083-4904-bbb9-05f417f03c43 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 11 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,510 |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844d8e0b-c083-4904-bbb9-05f417f03c43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844d8e0b-c083-4904-bbb9-05f417f03c43
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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