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title: "Scoping Study: Availability, coverage, gaps and limitations of existing data sets with coverage of 'culture' activities"
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# Scoping Study: Availability, coverage, gaps and limitations of existing data sets with coverage of 'culture' activities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50662d68-80a8-471c-ac1b-f872f328f148

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) in London has completed a tender titled "Scoping Study: Availability, coverage, gaps and limitations of existing data sets with coverage of 'culture' activities." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on financial data sources related to the cultural sector. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with the contract awarded on 12th March 2021, and covering a contract period from 19th March 2021 to 30th April 2021. The contract value was £24,999.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those specializing in research and analysis within the cultural sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is designed to support their involvement. Businesses that can provide in-depth insights and data about cultural finances will find a valuable niche in the outcomes of this study, which may further lead to additional projects in the sector.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide research on the financial data sources that exist with regard to the cultural sector, and what their coverage, availability and limitations are.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e51e12-3798-4f9b-a971-fa9f44b40fc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,999 |
| 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 & 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 | MYCAKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e51e12-3798-4f9b-a971-fa9f44b40fc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e51e12-3798-4f9b-a971-fa9f44b40fc5
  20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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