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title: "DCMS Infrastructure & Growth"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d05dccc-6906-4894-b425-257270d9927b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# DCMS Infrastructure & Growth

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d05dccc-6906-4894-b425-257270d9927b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DCMS Infrastructure & Growth" was conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) based in London, England at 100 Parliament Street, SW1A 2BQ. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" with a CPV code of 73000000. The contract was awarded on 5th January 2026, following the tender's completion with a contract period from 17th November 2025 to 16th March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and consultancy services, especially those focusing on enhancing economic performance through infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability specifications outlined by DCMS. Businesses well-equipped to provide insights into infrastructure's economic impact stand to benefit and grow through contracts of this nature and scope.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Research into the role of infrastructure in contributing to a place's economic performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262cc930-f095-43e8-893f-d31f4d705a6f |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,500 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262cc930-f095-43e8-893f-d31f4d705a6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262cc930-f095-43e8-893f-d31f4d705a6f
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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