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title: "Communications Affordability Tracker"
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# Communications Affordability Tracker

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76655876-0774-4f08-8f5f-33b87ddc0183

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## Summary

OFCOM has awarded a contract for the "Communications Affordability Tracker" project to Ipsos UK Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 18, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender had a value of £86,400 and a tender period ending on April 5, 2023, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom.

This tender by OFCOM for the "Communications Affordability Tracker" project provides an opportunity for businesses in the market research services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender especially suited to their capabilities. Interested businesses should note the specific details provided and the contract period to plan and prepare their bids accordingly.

## Notice

To ensure people can access affordable fixed broadband and mobile internet services is a priority for Ofcom. We want people to be able to access high quality services at prices they can afford. Since December 2020, we have published reports that: - Summarise our research into the affordability of communications Services and - Provide updates on the availability awareness and take up of broadband social tariffs. To help with research findings and updates we are working with a market research agency to help to provide data analysis on consumer responses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c0ce3b-95ee-44ba-89e3-5521f0dc62ca |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,400 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2023 at 10:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c0ce3b-95ee-44ba-89e3-5521f0dc62ca
- 29 Jun 2023 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c0ce3b-95ee-44ba-89e3-5521f0dc62ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c0ce3b-95ee-44ba-89e3-5521f0dc62ca
  30th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk

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