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title: "Quantifying the value of EU touring for UK artists"
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# Quantifying the value of EU touring for UK artists

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d52f14e-22bd-475e-b57e-57264b7c8702

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Quantifying the value of EU touring for UK artists." This project falls under the Research and Development Services category, identified by the CPV code 73000000. The procurement involved a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the objective to provide research services assessing the UK-EU touring impact and value. The supplier chosen for this award is Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd. The project was awarded on 10th December 2025 with a contract period from 10th November 2025 to 20th April 2026. The project is based in London, specifically at the postal code SW1A 2BQ, and it had a budget of £63,408.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the cultural and media sectors. SMEs and organisations similar to Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd that have the capacity to provide high-quality analysis and insights about market dynamics and international collaboration will find such projects beneficial for growth. Companies with a track record in research services and frameworks will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future, offering a platform for expanding their service scope and enhancing their portfolio in governmental consultancy projects.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services to assess the value and impact of touring between the UK and EU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c6a76a-4e96-444b-bdbd-cf68bc7b582a |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,408 |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c6a76a-4e96-444b-bdbd-cf68bc7b582a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c6a76a-4e96-444b-bdbd-cf68bc7b582a
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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