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title: "Research into Characterising Digital Goods and Services & Theory of Harm"
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# Research into Characterising Digital Goods and Services & Theory of Harm

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f1b5f70-d8c0-44af-b5a8-361ff5f8bf56

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the awarding of a contract by the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT for research services titled "Research into Characterising Digital Goods and Services & Theory of Harm." The procurement method employed is selective, with the tender period formally ending on 13 January 2020 and the contract commencing on 27 January 2020, lasting until 31 March 2021. This project has a total value of £93,951 and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services and digital goods characterisation. SMEs in the research industry, especially those with expertise in identifying digital goods and their characteristics, would be well-positioned to compete. Businesses with a strong understanding of frameworks and research methodologies are encouraged to engage in future tenders to leverage this market potential.

## Notice

Appoint a supplier to identify to develop a typology of the key characteristics of digital goods and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f0ae14-13aa-4849-8197-35983ef8008a |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,951 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,951 |
| 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 DIGITAL, 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f0ae14-13aa-4849-8197-35983ef8008a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f0ae14-13aa-4849-8197-35983ef8008a
  6th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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