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title: "Better Youth Spaces Fund Evaluation"
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# Better Youth Spaces Fund Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e594161-6892-4cb7-a7ed-5310299e4d3e

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded the procurement process for the "Better Youth Spaces Fund Evaluation" project, classified under the business services sector, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in London, this tender was managed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £340,025.02, was awarded to Ipsos (market research) Limited, with the procurement transitioning to the award stage as of 6th August 2025. Key dates include the tender period closing on 18th June 2025 and the contract running from 24th July 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research within the public sector. Companies that are well-suited to this tender include those with experience in similar evaluation projects and who are either small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the DCMS's focus on inclusive growth. Engaging in such a project can enhance a company’s profile in the public sector, providing valuable experience and networks that facilitate further expansion in public procurement landscapes.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide an evaluation of the Better Youth Spaces funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73cc4d0e-9145-49ce-b6ff-b1a3cab071c1 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,025 |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73cc4d0e-9145-49ce-b6ff-b1a3cab071c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73cc4d0e-9145-49ce-b6ff-b1a3cab071c1
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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