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title: "Research into Data and Data Protection in the Media Sector"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Research into Data and Data Protection in the Media Sector

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60cf6894-1703-403a-9462-d1638541f199

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Culture, Media & Sport, which has undertaken a tender for the project titled "Research into Data and Data Protection in the Media Sector." This initiative falls within the research and development industry, specifically focusing on understanding data usage and digital skills within the media sector. The contract, valued at £34,575, is complete, having commenced on 17th February 2021 and concluding on 30th April 2021. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender scheduled to close on 25th January 2021.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises keen to expand their services in research and consultancy. Businesses that specialise in data analysis, media research, or data protection will find this contract particularly relevant, enabling them to showcase their expertise and potentially secure further engagements with government entities.

## Notice

DCMS requires a supplier to conduct research on data and data protection in the media sector. The research will focus on the sector's use of data, attitudes towards data, digital skills and barriers to use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd43ff23-d107-453f-a9cd-85aa55972955 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,575 |
| 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 & 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 | ESRO LTD (T/A REVEALING REALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd43ff23-d107-453f-a9cd-85aa55972955

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd43ff23-d107-453f-a9cd-85aa55972955
  20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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