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title: "Development of welfare and equity weights"
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# Development of welfare and equity weights

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dcf6bdf-3f72-4cbd-aeea-b2a439446118

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the "Development of welfare and equity weights" project within the business services sector, specifically targeting law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This project demanded research into distributional and equity weights relevant to Creative, Cultural, and Heritage Sectors. Located in London, the procurement followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th July 2025, with the contract commencing on 18th August 2025 and scheduled to end on 31st March 2026. ALMA Economics Limited, a supplier identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract valued at £275,000 on 22nd August 2025. The contract was actively awarded on 27th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business services, particularly those with expertise in consulting for the culture, media, and sport sectors. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) interested in contributing research in creative, cultural, and heritage topics stand to benefit from such opportunities. Being part of a framework agreement means businesses with relevant expertise and resources have an edge in securing similar contracts, fostering growth through expanded service portfolios and strengthened reputations within the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research into the development of distributional and equity weights for Creative, Cultural and Heritage Sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da7594-d159-45cc-bcf5-afb3d8d8dc5e |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,000 |
| 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 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da7594-d159-45cc-bcf5-afb3d8d8dc5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1da7594-d159-45cc-bcf5-afb3d8d8dc5e
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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