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title: "Perpetrator Deep Dive - E2EE"
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# Perpetrator Deep Dive - E2EE

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6deb685-ad56-4c47-a733-9deef80725f2

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## Summary

Ofcom, located in London, has commissioned a research project titled "Perpetrator Deep Dive - E2EE" under the industry category of research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). This project aims to understand child sexual abuse perpetrator behaviour in end-to-end encrypted environments to aid in the development of measures under the Online Safety Regime. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 4th September 2024 and scheduled to run from 9th September 2024 to 13th January 2025. The total contract value is £50,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in online safety and digital environments. The project is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) looking to expand their portfolio in collaboration with a high-profile regulator like Ofcom. Engaging in this research project will not only enhance the participating business's credibility but also provide a strong foundation for future contracts in related domains.

## Notice

Commissioning of a research project with the aim to gather an understanding of child sexual abuse (CSA) perpetrator behaviour in end-to-end encrypted environments (E2EE). The research will be crucial in furthering Ofcom's understanding of the landscape of the harm and accurately develop measures under the Online Safety Regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7036e964-d05d-45b3-8b73-b601c0fb756e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 13 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILD RESCUE COALITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7036e964-d05d-45b3-8b73-b601c0fb756e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7036e964-d05d-45b3-8b73-b601c0fb756e
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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