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title: "Online trials to support User Empowerment"
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# Online trials to support User Empowerment

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79c4ad83-2ebe-4e09-9939-3a896c79646a

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## Summary

Ofcom has recently awarded a contract titled "Online trials to support User Empowerment" under the industry category of Market Research Services (CPV code 79310000). This contract aims to commission two online experiments on simulated social media platforms. The conducting organisation, The Behavioural Insights Team, will undertake this project in London, UK. The contract was awarded on 14 August 2024, with a contract period from 15 August 2024 to 31 March 2025, and a total value of GBP 153,124.59. The procurement method used was a mini competition via the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement, and the process has reached the award stage.

The awarded tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in market research and media literacy. Companies with a strong background in conducting online experiments and social media platform analysis are well-suited to such engagements, offering them an excellent chance to work closely with a leading UK public body like Ofcom. The project’s focus on media literacy and adherence to statutory requirements provides a solid foundation for businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts within the realm of public sector research initiatives.

## Notice

Ofcom would like to commission two online experiments on a simulated social media platform to inform our codes of practice and guidance on the additional duties that will apply to some of the most widely used online sites and apps. This research will also build evidence with respect to Ofcom's duties in relation to media literacy and VSPs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609cef77-24be-4104-b166-e74209bc0f70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,124 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,124 |
| 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 | THE BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609cef77-24be-4104-b166-e74209bc0f70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609cef77-24be-4104-b166-e74209bc0f70
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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