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title: "Evaluation of the VCSE Cost of Living Programme"
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# Evaluation of the VCSE Cost of Living Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95d1ebda-d495-4f12-900d-69c5426be195

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## Summary

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation of the VCSE Cost of Living Programme" contract. The contract falls under the services category with a value of £826,897.5 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2nd October 2023, and the contract period spans from 27th October 2023 to 31st March 2025. The location of the procurement is in London, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This procurement opportunity created by DCMS is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in the research and development services sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier is ECORYS UK LIMITED, a large-scale company based in Birmingham, West Midlands. For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this contract could lead to business expansion, new partnerships, and an enhanced reputation within the industry.

## Notice

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a Supplier to conduct an evaluation of the VCSE Cost of Living Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb35a8f4-66fe-437f-b552-3a3945a4112e |
| 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 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £826,897 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £826,897 |
| 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 | ECORYS |

## 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 Nov 2023 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb35a8f4-66fe-437f-b552-3a3945a4112e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb35a8f4-66fe-437f-b552-3a3945a4112e
  10th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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