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title: "Youth Sector Provision: Quality and Measurement"
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# Youth Sector Provision: Quality and Measurement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-860c0488-de31-40cd-8688-4325aa8e0039

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the "Youth Sector Provision: Quality and Measurement" project. This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Alma Economics, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London, with a contract value of £277,300. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant address for the project delivery is in London, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The tender period ended on 17th October 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in the research and development sector. It demonstrates the government's commitment to such sectors by highlighting the chances available through competitive procurement processes. Businesses with expertise in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on youth sector quality and measurement, could find similar tenders as a means to expand their profile and gain substantial roles in government projects. With the selective procurement approach, firms that are part of established framework agreements could have unique competitive advantages in such tenders.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide deliverables for the provision of Youth Sector Provision: Quality and Measurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edf69d8-1e5e-48cb-a4e9-1d644a335b77 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £277,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,300 |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edf69d8-1e5e-48cb-a4e9-1d644a335b77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edf69d8-1e5e-48cb-a4e9-1d644a335b77
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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