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title: "Third Party Research on UK Podcast Listening and Listener Preferences"
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# Third Party Research on UK Podcast Listening and Listener Preferences

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91bf00f0-fee7-4d35-a842-0e885e0106ca

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## Summary

OFCOM has recently completed a direct procurement process under the title "Third Party Research on UK Podcast Listening and Listener Preferences" within the research services category. The procurement, which took the form of a single tender action below the threshold, resulted in the award of a contract valued at £30,000 to Edison Research. The contract started on 14 October 2024 and is set to end on 13 October 2025. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, with the procurement status now marked as complete, having concluded the tender period on 14 October 2024.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with a focus on media consumption patterns. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) in the research and analytics sector are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, fostering sector-specific growth and encouraging strategic partnerships with prominent organisations like OFCOM. By contributing to valuable insights on podcast listening behaviours, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expertise, potentially opening doors to further research opportunities in the media industry.

## Notice

This awarded contract is for the provision research services on UK podcast listening and listener preferences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ad9f03-4392-4bea-95e4-349b40160a79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDISON RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ad9f03-4392-4bea-95e4-349b40160a79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ad9f03-4392-4bea-95e4-349b40160a79
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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