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title: "Further Research on Traffic to and Functionality of Adult Sites"
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# Further Research on Traffic to and Functionality of Adult Sites

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69a4bace-fedd-40c1-9969-6c3928b2129f

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a tender titled "Further Research on Traffic to and Functionality of Adult Sites". This research, classified under CPV code 73000000 for research and development services, aims to provide insights into the traffic of adult sites to inform online harms policy. The procurement was conducted through a direct method via a single tender action, with a total value of £20,209 GBP. The contract was active from 7 December 2020 until 11 January 2021, and the tender process concluded on 12 November 2020. The work was carried out in London, specifically at the DCMS headquarters located at 100 Parliament Street.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in online content analysis and regulatory assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the focus on consultancy-related services within the business services industry. Engaging with this type of contract can help businesses expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience working with government organisations.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide research on traffic to adult sites. The output from this research will allow DCMS to better understand the effectiveness of proposed online harms policy and inform future policy work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5ff284-6b6a-4251-9f72-408943acd4fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2020 - 11 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,209 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,209 |
| 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 | BRITISH BOARD OF FILM CLASSIFICATION (BBFC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 21:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5ff284-6b6a-4251-9f72-408943acd4fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5ff284-6b6a-4251-9f72-408943acd4fa
  14th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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