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title: "VCSE Public Contracts Research Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-455f1d1f-a63e-4f7a-8649-c61c7e64a905"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# VCSE Public Contracts Research Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-455f1d1f-a63e-4f7a-8649-c61c7e64a905

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport is seeking to address the scale and nature of Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in public service contracts through the "VCSE Public Contracts Research Project." This procurement, classified under research and development services, involves a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with an award value of £17,000. The contract commenced on 5th January 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2021. The tender period ended on 4th January 2021.

This project offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and VCSE sectors. Companies able to demonstrate expertise in evaluating the role of VCSEs in public service delivery will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this research can enhance their visibility and credibility with governmental bodies while contributing to the understanding of the contribution of VCSEs in public contracts.

## Notice

The Office of Civil Society (OCS) is commissioning the Supplier to research, in financial terms, what the scale and nature of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSEs) organisations is in delivering public service contracts in; 1. Central government 2. Wider public sector including Local Authorities and NHS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a4c5a6-0b31-4b95-ac04-4bf404ce9c24 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 & 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 | TUSSELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a4c5a6-0b31-4b95-ac04-4bf404ce9c24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a4c5a6-0b31-4b95-ac04-4bf404ce9c24
  2nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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