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title: "Systematic review of the Impacts of Digital Media con_30910"
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# Systematic review of the Impacts of Digital Media con_30910

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1e39cd9-efb2-4f40-877e-6201bf0aed3f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded the award stage of a procurement process with a tender titled "Systematic review of the Impacts of Digital Media con_30910." This project falls under the research and development services category, specifically targeting consultancy services to assess the effects of digital media on various aspects of health, wellbeing, and educational outcomes for young individuals. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, suggesting targeted solicitation of bids. Initially, the tender period ended on 11th January 2026, with the contract running from 3rd March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The geographical scope is extensive, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those concentrating on social, behavioural, and developmental research fields. The systematic review can foster business growth for organisations adept in digital media analysis and its impacts on health and education sectors. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or those in the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors are particularly suitable to respond to such opportunities. Awarded to The University of Birmingham, this contract reflects prospects for entities capable of delivering comprehensive and methodical evaluations aligning with governmental research demands.

## Notice

T deliver a systematic review of evidence on the impacts of digital media on health (physical and mental), wellbeing, developmental (Social, Emotional, Behavioural, Physical, Communication and Cognitive) and educational and social outcomes in children and young people from birth to 25 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44ea2da-e9e1-442e-a028-93ee3fb987e6 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,957 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,957 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON, |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44ea2da-e9e1-442e-a028-93ee3fb987e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44ea2da-e9e1-442e-a028-93ee3fb987e6
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e47edb0-37ad-49d7-945e-3e24115e6aa8
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