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title: "GB-London: 103603 Assessing the Viability of Creating an International Standard on the Privacy and Security of Apps and App stores"
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# GB-London: 103603 Assessing the Viability of Creating an International Standard on the Privacy and Security of Apps and App stores

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ef0a476-f1ce-4bf3-bb51-69e60b9b67e0

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## Summary

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has issued a tender titled "103603 Assessing the Viability of Creating an International Standard on the Privacy and Security of Apps and App stores". This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 9th May 2023 and a contract period commencing on 15th May 2023 and ending on 17th July 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £50,000 in GBP. The buying organisation has identified that small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may be well-suited for this opportunity.

This tender by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in conducting research to establish an international standard for app privacy and security. Businesses involved in research consultancy services, technical analysis, or related consultancy services are particularly suitable to compete. The contracting authority has highlighted the suitability for SMEs, indicating an openness to engaging with smaller businesses. The contract period spans from mid-May to mid-July 2023, providing a defined timeline for interested businesses to plan and execute their proposals.

## Notice

The Department would like to appoint a Supplier to conduct research to determine the viability of creating an international standard for the privacy and security of apps and app stores based on the UK Government's Code of Practice for App Store Operators and App Developers, published in December 2022. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63326579-b0d6-4dc8-8f22-9aab4b2b08e6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 17 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63326579-b0d6-4dc8-8f22-9aab4b2b08e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63326579-b0d6-4dc8-8f22-9aab4b2b08e6
  17th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-103603-Assessing-the-Viability-of-Creating-an-International-Standard-on-the-Privacy-and-Security-of-Apps-and-App-stores/28NC36475R
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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