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title: "Investigating the feasibility of further research for determining the prevalence and impact of online harms"
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# Investigating the feasibility of further research for determining the prevalence and impact of online harms

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-918cc642-0069-4489-bb80-3ec2600f5926

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport is seeking to advance knowledge on the prevalence and impact of online harms through a completed feasibility study titled "Investigating the feasibility of further research for determining the prevalence and impact of online harms." The study, which falls within the research and development services industry category (CPV code 73000000), was awarded to ESRO Ltd (T/A Revealing Reality) with a contract value of £73,270. The contract period commenced on 27 January 2021 and concluded on 31 March 2021. This procurement was executed via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was published on 7 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in online safety and social research. Companies with expertise in conducting feasibility studies or assessing online user behaviours and impacts would be particularly well-placed to engage in similar projects, thus enhancing their portfolio and expertise in a critical area of public interest.

## Notice

DCMS requires a supplier to complete a feasibility study for measuring the prevalence and impact of online harms experienced by users online under the categories of: illegal activity, legal but harmful content and underage exposure to legal content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe2c98e-92b0-4ef1-a31e-fce203655b52 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,270 |
| 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 & 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 | ESRO LTD (T/A REVEALING REALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe2c98e-92b0-4ef1-a31e-fce203655b52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe2c98e-92b0-4ef1-a31e-fce203655b52
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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