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title: "Understanding the extent and impact of data localisation on UK businesses"
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# Understanding the extent and impact of data localisation on UK businesses

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-796d0f80-893a-4b71-aca7-c6c10c2318b9

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport based in London has completed a procurement process for research services titled "Understanding the extent and impact of data localisation on UK businesses." This project aimed to evaluate the effects of data localisation policies on British enterprises and the UK economy. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an awarded contract valued at £118,500. The contract period ran from 2nd November 2020 until 28th February 2021, with the tender period concluding on 15th October 2020.

This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses within the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in economic analysis and data policy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation in similar future tenders. Engaging in government contracts can significantly enhance business growth and visibility, particularly for firms that offer innovative research solutions tailored to governmental and public sector needs.

## Notice

DCMS would like to appoint a Supplier to conduct research on the extent and impact of data localisation policies on British businesses and the UK economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e513f8e-823b-47aa-a7f8-e5f5c96ea02d |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,500 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e513f8e-823b-47aa-a7f8-e5f5c96ea02d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e513f8e-823b-47aa-a7f8-e5f5c96ea02d
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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