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title: "Understanding Online Communications Among Children"
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# Understanding Online Communications Among Children

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd5b67d3-b3fe-4df9-ada6-8c56e5e5858f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Understanding Online Communications Among Children" is facilitated by OFCOM, a statutory corporation in the United Kingdom. Classified under the CPV code 79310000 for Market research services, this tender seeks to conduct a quantitative study on how children interact and network online, including identifying any illegal activities they may encounter. Based in London, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 21st October 2025 and scheduled to end by 31st March 2026. This competitive procurement was executed through a mini-competition under the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement, and it concluded with an award valued at £42,400.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in market research services, particularly those proficient in online and digital research for children's safety concerns. Companies with strengths in handling sensitive data and legal compliance regarding online experiences will find this project fitting. Since the procurement was open to SMEs and VCSEs, organisations of varying sizes could potentially enhance their portfolios by participating in similar OFCOM-led initiatives. The awarded supplier, Savanta Group Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale, well-equipped business capable of executing study requirements that necessitate comprehensive market insights and data analysis.

## Notice

A quantitative study to understand how children build their online networks, hear about any uncomfortable experiences children have had while doing so, and also understand if they have encountered some illegal harms online (such as terrorism, weapons, drugs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c754d33c-10da-428a-a6ef-5d6acd73b4d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,400 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAVANTA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c754d33c-10da-428a-a6ef-5d6acd73b4d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c754d33c-10da-428a-a6ef-5d6acd73b4d9
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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