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title: "R&D Science & Analysis - Barriers & Enablers to Tech Adoption"
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# R&D Science & Analysis - Barriers & Enablers to Tech Adoption

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-485c677b-fd03-4f24-9ba9-981c19a08e27

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process titled "R&D Science & Analysis - Barriers & Enablers to Tech Adoption" within the research and development services industry. The contract is valued at £181,295.25 and focuses on providing research services to understand how to encourage and support businesses to adopt new innovations and approaches. This project will take place in London, with the delivery location at SW1A 2BQ, England. It started on 25th November 2024 and will run till 31st March 2025. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was recently awarded on 17th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in innovation adoption and business support solutions. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to collaborate with governmental organisations to enhance their portfolio and credibility. The awarded supplier, Verian Group UK Limited, serves as a testament to the impact such contracts can have on large and small businesses alike, fostering growth and development within the industry.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services to develop understanding of how to encourage and support businesses to adopt new innovations and approaches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be7df1-9188-4c0f-843e-afaf1ba5f572 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,295 |
| 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 | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be7df1-9188-4c0f-843e-afaf1ba5f572

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be7df1-9188-4c0f-843e-afaf1ba5f572
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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