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title: "Town of Culture Digital Service - Discovery"
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# Town of Culture Digital Service - Discovery

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a6a1007-5f5a-4ec9-b448-f5f00780d751

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located at 100 Parliament Street, London, is overseeing a procurement process for a project titled "Town of Culture Digital Service - Discovery." This initiative falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services," with a focus on maximising public engagement in the UK Town of Culture competition. The procurement method is selective and utilises a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded on 4th December 2025, and the contract period extends from 4th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The award status is active as of 6th February 2026, with the total contract valued at £205,500. Notably, this award notice was published on 6th March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services within the cultural sector, particularly those capable of delivering consultative research and development solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable candidates for this contract. TPXimpact Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that well-established firms in the digital service domain are also competitive contenders. This procurement not only supports business growth in the creative and cultural industries but also fosters innovation and public engagement through digital solutions.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide a discovery phase for a service designed to maximise public engagement with the UK Town of Culture competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84b796e-aeb8-4a89-96d2-574d9d857e0b |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,500 |
| 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 | TPXIMPACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84b796e-aeb8-4a89-96d2-574d9d857e0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84b796e-aeb8-4a89-96d2-574d9d857e0b
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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