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title: "Research into the Relationship between Local News Provision and Local Public Service"
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# Research into the Relationship between Local News Provision and Local Public Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d837820-b431-4c31-bc4a-4a2379aafc43

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for research services under the title "Research into the Relationship between Local News Provision and Local Public Service." This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). Located in London (SW1A 2BQ), the procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 11th October 2024 and will conclude on 14th February 2025, with a total value of £60,000. The procurement stage is the award, and it was awarded to Alma Economics Limited, a large firm based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on the media and public service sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are notably suitable to compete in such tenders, as evidenced by the suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract can enhance the visibility and reputation of businesses by aligning them with a high-profile government department and demonstrating their capacity to deliver impactful research. This cooperation can potentially pave the way for future collaborations and contracts within similar domains.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services into the relationship between local news provision and local public service performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d171a98-39d1-489d-af06-1c9a35ad66cd |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d171a98-39d1-489d-af06-1c9a35ad66cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d171a98-39d1-489d-af06-1c9a35ad66cd
  23rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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