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title: "Online Harms Research"
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# Online Harms Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c8723d5-0534-4c13-8bc3-089a135a7cdf

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Online Harms Research". This initiative falls under the research and development services industry, with a specific focus on assessing risks to children from 'legal but harmful' online content and activities. The contract was awarded on 1st December 2021, with an allocated budget of £80,000. The contract period was from 23rd November 2021 to 18th March 2022, with the tender process conducted via a selective procurement method, leveraging a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on social and digital issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in future related contracts, as they may have the relevant expertise to conduct impactful research in this area. Firms specialising in child protection, digital safety, and legal consulting are well-suited for such initiatives, potentially helping to address critical societal challenges while fostering business growth.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to conduct research into the risks to children from 'legal but harmful' content and activity online.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8586b768-b683-46f8-b779-6211743d25b2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 18 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 DIGITAL, 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8586b768-b683-46f8-b779-6211743d25b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8586b768-b683-46f8-b779-6211743d25b2
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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