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title: "Mis/Disinformation Monitoring and Analysis"
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# Mis/Disinformation Monitoring and Analysis

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-546e5ffd-4313-4533-8dd5-3b0e81a78e24

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract for 'Mis/Disinformation Monitoring and Analysis' to support cross-Government efforts. The contracting authority for this service is DSIT, with the Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) being the buyer. The procurement process was completed with an open procedure and a total contract value of £350,960. The contract period spans from August 24, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on May 22, 2023. The service falls under the main procurement category of 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' and is located in London, with a postal code of SW1H 0ET.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies interested in research and development services and related consultancy services, particularly those focusing on combating misinformation and disinformation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in analysing harmful content and supporting Government initiatives in this area would find this tender particularly relevant, given the significance attached to addressing misinformation at a national level.

## Notice

Due to the Machinery of Government changes in February 2023, the contract award has been processed by DCMS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT); the contracting authority for the contract is DSIT. The Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to support cross-Government efforts to build a comprehensive picture of potentially harmful misinformation and disinformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f6e657-8370-4133-98df-ee2f2194144e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,960 |
| 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 | CRISP THINKING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f6e657-8370-4133-98df-ee2f2194144e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f6e657-8370-4133-98df-ee2f2194144e
  27th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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