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title: "Provision of Social Media Research Services"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Provision of Social Media Research Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8419896d-f24c-434e-9b96-58b08651bff6

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking to award a contract for the "Provision of Social Media Research Services," with a focus on social research services using advanced natural language processing technologies. This direct tender, with a contract value of £58,960, is aimed at enhancing the evidence base for Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services by leveraging publicly available information from social media. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 2nd July 2018 and running until 31st March 2019. The award decision was made on 29th June 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in social media analysis and technology-driven research services. Companies that provide innovative analytical solutions or have expertise in artificial intelligence-driven data processing would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with such contracts could facilitate business growth and expand the client base within the public sector, particularly for those capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based research services.

## Notice

Social Media Analysis conducted using natural language processing technology (artificial intelligence) to facilitate Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to use publically available information on social media as a part of its evidence base for the police and the fire and rescue service inspection programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969d45b3-ccaa-440a-89bc-b66ef6736ef3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,960 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASM CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969d45b3-ccaa-440a-89bc-b66ef6736ef3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969d45b3-ccaa-440a-89bc-b66ef6736ef3
  15th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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