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title: "BBC Charter Review Commercial Funding Options"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c3f6c2d-79fd-466f-8402-05aacc1573c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# BBC Charter Review Commercial Funding Options

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c3f6c2d-79fd-466f-8402-05aacc1573c8

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed an award phase for the procurement process titled "BBC Charter Review Commercial Funding Options." This process falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The contract, valued at £196,300, was awarded to the supplier Economic Insight. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates in the process included the end of the tender period on 23 March 2026 and the contract start date on 11 May 2026, with completion by 31 August 2026. The delivery location is specified as SW1A 2BQ in London, England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive commercial assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly highlighted as well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Businesses with experience in media-related consultancy services and an interest in contributing to public sector projects will find ventures such as this beneficial for growth and visibility in the marketplace.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide an assessment of a defined set of commercial options being explored as part of the BBC Charter Review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915e153c-6286-49dd-a4b2-3e49bd81d82e |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,300 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECONOMIC INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915e153c-6286-49dd-a4b2-3e49bd81d82e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915e153c-6286-49dd-a4b2-3e49bd81d82e
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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