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title: "Market Assessment of Recording Studios, Production Rooms, and Rehearsal Studios"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Market Assessment of Recording Studios, Production Rooms, and Rehearsal Studios

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50e55f33-ec23-42b6-a540-a2e0896730a4

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Assessment of Recording Studios, Production Rooms, and Rehearsal Studios." This initiative aims to conduct a comprehensive market assessment focused on recording studios and similar spaces across England. The engagement deadline for expressions of interest is set for 21st October 2020. This procurement falls under the category of real estate services, with additional classifications in research and development services, and business services, indicating a broad scope for potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of market research, consultancy, and real estate. Companies specialising in data collection and analysis, particularly those with experience in assessing operational facilities and market dynamics, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this procurement accessible, fostering an environment for diverse players to contribute to a key assessment for the growth and sustainability of the creative industries.

## Notice

DCMS is currently seeking expressions of interest , and further information on the following service. Please download the attached documentation and follow the guidance within. DCMS requires a supplier to undertake a market assessment of Recording Studios, Production Rooms, and Rehearsal Studios in England. The researchers should: - Identify and record existing locations of recording studios, production rooms and rehearsal studios in England - Provide an assessment of the operational activity of these spaces: number of users, capacity, activities, financial viability pre and post-covid - Identify and record the numbers and locations of spaces that have closed and the reasons for closure - Provide a comparison of existing locations of recording studios, production rooms and rehearsal studios with the current number of grassroots music venues, to understand the links between supply of talent from music creating spaces to performance spaces Additional information: This is not a formal call for competition. Please ensure you read the attached documentation closely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2239b0a-7e51-4503-bc6d-29a46d9b9339 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2020 at 16:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2239b0a-7e51-4503-bc6d-29a46d9b9339

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2239b0a-7e51-4503-bc6d-29a46d9b9339
  14th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96f4417e-2e4d-41f2-8f01-43900350db9a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/dcms

## Provenance

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