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title: "The Digital Observatory"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44a3d6e7-41d7-4f15-a4d5-f8f3a3b656ee"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2023-12-15"
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# The Digital Observatory

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44a3d6e7-41d7-4f15-a4d5-f8f3a3b656ee

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for "The Digital Observatory" project, focusing on research and analysis of data on video game effects. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, with a contract value of £10,000. The contract period is from 27th November 2023 to 31st March 2024. The location of the project is in London, with the specified postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This awarded tender by DCMS presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services to collaborate with them. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this contract process. Businesses suited to compete would need to provide innovative solutions in the field of video game effects research and analysis.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a Supplier to research and analyse data on video game effects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4289a8c7-8ebc-4aca-b628-7641aeebfeb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4289a8c7-8ebc-4aca-b628-7641aeebfeb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4289a8c7-8ebc-4aca-b628-7641aeebfeb4
  15th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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