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title: "DRCF Digital Assets Research"
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# DRCF Digital Assets Research

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9150f197-a9cf-48e0-9fd9-43ee369070fe

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## Summary

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF), led by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), awarded a contract for market research services related to digital assets research to Ipsos (market research) Limited. The tender, titled "DRCF Digital Assets Research," followed a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process. The contract, worth GBP 41,880, has a contract period starting on October 17, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2023.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the market research services sector, particularly those well-versed in digital regulation and asset analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find this tender suitable for their engagement. With a specific focus on the benefits and harms of digital assets, this tender highlights the importance of industry expertise and research acumen in navigating evolving digital regulatory landscapes.

## Notice

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) brings together four UK regulators tasked with regulating digital services to collectively drive greater regulatory cooperation and deliver coherent approaches to digital regulation. As part of the 23/24 DRCF workplan, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are carrying out joint research into the benefits and harms posed by digital assets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126fb8b-a602-4a60-8f69-faa70bddb055 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,880 |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED T/A IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126fb8b-a602-4a60-8f69-faa70bddb055

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c126fb8b-a602-4a60-8f69-faa70bddb055
  25th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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