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title: "Evidence Review and Research"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Evidence Review and Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-876f0d0e-0d6e-4af2-ad45-79a12cbae308

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Evidence Review and Research". The contract falls under the category of research and development services and relates to interventions for increasing equality of access to cultural activities for lower socio-economic groups. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from November 28, 2022, to March 31, 2023, with a contract value of £94,300. The tender period ended on October 14, 2022, and the location is specified as SW1A 2BQ.

This tender by DCMS provides opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in research and development services tailored towards addressing equality issues in cultural access. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would find this opportunity well-suited for their expertise. Interested businesses should consider their capabilities in delivering evidence reviews and scoping studies in the cultural sector, focusing on enhancing access for disadvantaged groups. Suppliers need to align with the framework agreement requirements to successfully compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), requires a supplier to undertake an evidence review and scoping study concerning interventions that aim to increase equality of access to cultural activities for lower socio-economic groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb4d535-b9d7-4f1a-aee1-6db3a301ad48 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,300 |
| 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 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 | 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

- 10 Jan 2023 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb4d535-b9d7-4f1a-aee1-6db3a301ad48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb4d535-b9d7-4f1a-aee1-6db3a301ad48
  10th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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