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title: "Anonymity Online Research"
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# Anonymity Online Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f2ab191-8c1a-48e5-a2b1-9b52b1fe453b

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Anonymity Online Research" was initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to explore the implications of online anonymity and abuse. The contract, classified under the CPV category of "Research and development services", is valued at £93,303 and was awarded on December 7, 2021. The contract period commenced on October 18, 2021, and will conclude on March 31, 2022. The procurement method was a limited one, executed through a competitive quotation process below threshold, and is situated in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly in areas related to online behaviour and abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, leveraging their agility and niche expertise to deliver tailored research solutions. The insights generated from this research could also enable businesses to enhance their service offerings in digital security and online platforms.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to conduct research into the role and relationship between anonymity and online abuse in order to support regulatory requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b470cf-b8b8-409a-bbcf-e89e80d12a4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,303 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,303 |
| 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 | ESRO |

## 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 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b470cf-b8b8-409a-bbcf-e89e80d12a4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b470cf-b8b8-409a-bbcf-e89e80d12a4d
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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