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title: "Ofcom C20190175 Child Media Lives"
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# Ofcom C20190175 Child Media Lives

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca7239d-4363-4a63-9bf4-0022c92fa08a

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## Summary

The Ofcom procurement process for the "Ofcom C20190175 Child Media Lives" tender focuses on providing longitudinal ethnographic-style video-based qualitative research services for children and young people. This tender is classified under market research services and is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The deadline for submission is set for 2nd December 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2025. This procurement is open to suppliers based in the UK and other locations, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth in the market for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those experienced in film and ethnographic studies involving children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given their ability to adapt and innovate in research methodologies that align with Ofcom's requirements. Businesses that focus on child-centric research and media engagement will find this procurement beneficial for expanding their service offerings and establishing a long-term partnership with a prominent buying organisation.

## Notice

Provision of child media lives research for 5 years Ofcom is tendering for the provision of longitudinal ethnographic-style video-based qualitative research services amongst children and young people. Ofcom is looking to partner with a supplier who has experience of designing, implementing, managing and reporting ethnographic-style longitudinal qualitative studies with a strong emphasis on film and other techniques for capturing and reporting children's digital media attitudes and behaviours. Additional information: Interested suppliers should access the selection questionnaire in the PQQ project on the Ofcom Bravo Solutions procurement portal, using the URL below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8729f39-4cf2-470a-9e05-492fa32aeb7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8729f39-4cf2-470a-9e05-492fa32aeb7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8729f39-4cf2-470a-9e05-492fa32aeb7a
  6th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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