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title: "Research into Externalities (costs and benefits) of Data Use"
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# Research into Externalities (costs and benefits) of Data Use

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-affe1299-3433-47e7-bc9a-27064a4c1765

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Culture Media & Sport involves the tender titled "Research into Externalities (costs and benefits) of Data Use." This project falls under the category of Research and Development Services, with a total value of £35,500. The tender period concluded on 18 January 2021, with the contract period spanning from 4 February 2021 to 31 March 2021. The contract was awarded on 3 February 2021, and the delivery location is in London, indicated by the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in research that evaluates the social impacts of data use. Companies specialising in research and development, consultancy services, or data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on assessing both positive and negative externalities implies a demand for innovative approaches, creating further avenues for growth and collaboration in the sector.

## Notice

DCMS requires a supplier to identify the likely positive and negative externalities of data use (that is, the wider social impacts of data use) and then provide an assessment of the viability of methods that could be used to value them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2704d7-1678-429a-8918-ab82038682be |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,500 |
| 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 | BELMANA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2704d7-1678-429a-8918-ab82038682be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2704d7-1678-429a-8918-ab82038682be
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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