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title: "Community and Engagement Survey"
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# Community and Engagement Survey

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89f56c4e-db97-4295-9dc6-fc0179b2e59b

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located at 100 Parliament Street, London, recently awarded a contract for a "Community and Engagement Survey" to Verian Group UK Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000), followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with the awarding of the contract on 15th August 2025. The contract, valued at £3,510,792, is set to commence on 16th June 2025 and will run until 30th September 2026. The services are intended to be delivered in London, as indicated by the postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This contract provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of engaging with governmental departments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector were considered suitable under the procurement process. With the DCMS focusing on enhancing community and public engagement, businesses with expertise in these areas have a chance to contribute significantly to governmental projects, which could lead to further business development and expansion in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Provision of a DCMS engagement survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801fcad8-9eb5-4490-80b1-b0689190f5e5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,510,792 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,510,792 |
| 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 | VERIAN GROUP |

## 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 Oct 2025 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801fcad8-9eb5-4490-80b1-b0689190f5e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/801fcad8-9eb5-4490-80b1-b0689190f5e5
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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