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title: "GB-London: Research into recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally"
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# GB-London: Research into recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6deb00b5-a82f-4386-9d89-7b8bee738bd2

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "Research into recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally." This initiative falls under the research services category and aims to investigate various aspects of the press market, including local news consumption's impact on democratic engagement. The tender was published on 20 January 2020, with a submission deadline set for 4 February 2020. The contract period is expected to begin on 10 February 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2020. The contract value ranges from £25,000 to £50,000 and is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the research and market analysis fields to engage with the government and expand their market reach. Particularly, enterprises specialising in social research, public engagement studies, and media analysis will find this contract suitable. The insights gained from this project could contribute significantly to understanding the press sector's dynamics, benefiting those who can effectively demonstrate their expertise in these areas during the tender evaluation process.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking to appoint a Supplier to undertake research into the press market, both in the UK and globally. In particular we would like to understand: 1) The relationship between local news consumption and democratic engagement. 2) The different forms of government support, including subsidies, that the press industry receives in other jurisdictions. Refer to the ITT for additional information. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba555b6e-6d7e-4a66-9aa3-feecb910cf08 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba555b6e-6d7e-4a66-9aa3-feecb910cf08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba555b6e-6d7e-4a66-9aa3-feecb910cf08
  20th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Research-into-recent-dynamics-of-the-press-sector-in-the-UK-and-globally/GK4H6DM22G
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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