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title: "Research on VCSE Procurement"
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# Research on VCSE Procurement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf6bf52-ae43-4a32-bee4-f086a99984c4

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Research on VCSE Procurement," focusing on the role of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in public sector contracts. This tender falls within the industry category of Research and Development Services, with a contract value of £63,675. The contract period spanned from 10th December 2021 to 31st March 2022, and the procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award for this contract was officially published on 10th February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations that can leverage their expertise in public sector supplier engagements. Firms specialising in research and consultancy related to VCSEs would particularly benefit, as this contract aimed to provide insights and policy recommendations concerning the barriers and growth potential of such organisations in delivering public services. Companies that align with the strategic objectives of the DCMS could find avenues for collaboration or future tenders in similar sectors.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to conduct research into the role, and the potential role, of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in delivering public sector contracts. The key objective of this commission is to provide robust evidence, analysis and policy recommendations on the growth potential and barriers to entry for VCSE organisations delivering public sector contracts. This research will inform development of policy within DCMS and across Government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edef08a-f135-4f44-8108-00ff4682fd07 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,675 |
| 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 DIGITAL, 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 | PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS |

## 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 Feb 2022 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edef08a-f135-4f44-8108-00ff4682fd07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7edef08a-f135-4f44-8108-00ff4682fd07
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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