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title: "s121 Technology Notices Accreditation Feasibility Study"
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# s121 Technology Notices Accreditation Feasibility Study

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c340d6-2120-4687-9f4b-93bc0776cae0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "s121 Technology Notices Accreditation Feasibility Study," conducted by Ofcom, has progressed to the award stage. This tender, classified under the industry category of research consultancy services, aims to develop an accreditation process for technologies in relation to the Online Safety Act. Located in London (SE1 9HA), the project commenced on 15th April 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st August 2025. The procurement, executed through an open procedure below the threshold, had its tender period end on 7th March 2025, and carried a contract value of £124,825.

For businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, this contract presents opportunities for growth by engaging with Ofcom’s strategic initiatives. The successful bidder, PUBLIC Group International Ltd, exemplifies the potential for large enterprises with expertise in developing and accrediting technology frameworks to thrive in this domain. Companies with a strong background in technology assessments, compliance with safety regulations, or providing innovative consultancy solutions can significantly benefit from pursuing similar tenders.

## Notice

This research pertains to section 121 of the Online Safety Act, which enables Ofcom to give tech notices to services to identify CSEA or terrorism content and swiftly take it down. Ofcom has a requirement to assess how Ofcom can effectively establish a technology accreditation process to accredit technologies against the proposed minimum standards of accuracy (MSoA) outlined in our consultation paper.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d08518-3fe3-459b-9cb0-0bf591c2dd9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,825 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d08518-3fe3-459b-9cb0-0bf591c2dd9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d08518-3fe3-459b-9cb0-0bf591c2dd9a
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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