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title: "Events Research Programme - Liverpool"
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# Events Research Programme - Liverpool

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-463bf878-cdb0-4d16-b95e-16442c372b90

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) initiated a procurement process for the "Events Research Programme - Liverpool," focusing on research and development services related to evaluating COVID-19 pilot events in Liverpool. This single tender action, valued at £321,680.06, was completed on 14 April 2021, with the contract period running from 15 April 2021 to 31 July 2021. The procurement primarily took place in Liverpool, and the contract was awarded to the University of Liverpool, which will carry out the evaluation necessary for informing national policies on event safety.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in public health and event management solutions, to contribute to the national dialogue on safely hosting public gatherings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete, as they may offer innovative approaches to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses that can provide insights or data analytics related to public health and safety protocols in large gatherings are especially encouraged to seek similar opportunities.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to evaluate the Liverpool-based pilots of the Events Research Programme (ERP) in April and May 2021. The evaluation is to inform national COVID-19 risk-mitigation policies for reopening a variety of indoor and outdoor events with audiences. The ERP is a joint research programme delivered through DCMS, DHSC and BEIS, exploring ways to enable people to attend large events and performances safely through a series of pilot events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55ba458-6a33-4584-a813-b9da58509f11 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £321,680 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55ba458-6a33-4584-a813-b9da58509f11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55ba458-6a33-4584-a813-b9da58509f11
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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