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title: "PS25263 - Misinformation Evidence Review"
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# PS25263 - Misinformation Evidence Review

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b02bc00-c1e7-4cde-80d7-7d6c5e0289b7

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by DSIT revolves around the project titled "PS25263 - Misinformation Evidence Review," which falls under the industry category of research and development services and consultancy. The procurement stage currently being reported is the Award stage, concluded on 28 November 2025, as part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS). The contract period extends from 28 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, covering multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. The focus is on collating evidence regarding misinformation to impact and enhance HMG policy and operations, with the key customers identified as government scientific advisers and policy leads.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those already operating in the government or academic sectors. It is an ideal opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the competitive nature of the DPS framework. The awarded contract, valued at £49,937, was successfully secured by the University of Sheffield, showcasing the potential for both academic institutions and private consultancy firms to engage in similar public sector projects that require expertise in evaluation and policy advisory capabilities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement Purpose of the commission is to collate the current evidence around the risks posed by misinformation and their implications for HMG policy & operations. Key Objectives: - Provide a thematic synthesis of current evidence - Highlight gaps and opportunities for future research Customers: Government Chief Scientific Adviser, departmental Chief Scientific Advisers, senior/working-level policy leads across departments impacted by misinformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3eae09-6109-42a0-b486-cff20880ac59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,937 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3eae09-6109-42a0-b486-cff20880ac59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3eae09-6109-42a0-b486-cff20880ac59
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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