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title: "A Framework for Assessing the UK Regional Digital Ecosystems and a review of these Ecosystems"
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# A Framework for Assessing the UK Regional Digital Ecosystems and a review of these Ecosystems

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4cf0f94-b06d-4262-9f45-9446dcfc789f

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for "A Framework for Assessing the UK Regional Digital Ecosystems". This contract, valued at £100,000, falls under the research services category and was executed via a selective procurement method through the Crown Commercial Services Research Market Place. The contract period spans from 8th March 2021 to 30th June 2021. The tender period concluded earlier on 1st March 2021, with delivery expected in London, postcode SW22DT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and social research services. With a focus on evaluating digital ecosystems, companies with expertise in digital analysis, data evaluation, or regional economic assessments will be well-placed to compete for future contracts in this area, potentially enhancing their service offerings and market presence.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) ('the Department') is inviting Tenders for a contract for A Framework for Assessing the UK Regional Digital Ecosystems and a review of these Ecosystems. DCMS is running a mini-competition process through the Crown Commercial Services Research Market Place DPS RM6018 to procure this requirement. The services will be contracted on the Framework call off terms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecf4f33-b8a7-4fe7-88f3-feaf547f86cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,902 |
| 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 | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecf4f33-b8a7-4fe7-88f3-feaf547f86cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecf4f33-b8a7-4fe7-88f3-feaf547f86cc
  8th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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