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title: "Local News & Media Survey 2026"
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# Local News & Media Survey 2026

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5708de1-543c-426d-b899-8488935f002d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Local News & Media Survey 2026" was conducted by OFCOM, based in London, England. This contract involved offering market research services, specifically to understand the usage and motivations of local news sources, and was categorised under the CPV code 79310000. The procurement method used was a direct award via the Ofcom Market Research Framework. The tender was awarded on 4th March 2026, with the contract period running from 11th March 2026 to 3rd April 2026. The entire project had a value of £41,317.20, and it was set to reach multiple locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The award stage was completed with Yonder Consulting Limited being appointed as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity provides pathways for businesses specialising in market research services to expand their operations. Companies with capabilities in conducting online and CATI surveys, particularly those that can deliver raw SPSS or .csv files, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. This project demonstrates the suitability of such opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the market research sector. Businesses that can effectively address detailed demographic survey requirements, with a focus on local news media landscapes, will find significant growth potential through participating in such government-led research contracts.

## Notice

Online omnibus and CATI to understand usage and motivations of local news and news sources, designed to feed into larger upcoming research on the topic of localness. Sample: 2,000 UK aged 16+ sample + min N=300 NATION BOOSTS, N=100 CATI boost for non internet user/narrow user Deliverables Raw SPSS file or .csv file

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/585b17a2-97f3-41cf-8a33-1fcd4034a766 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award via Ofcom Market Research Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,317 |
| 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 | YONDER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/585b17a2-97f3-41cf-8a33-1fcd4034a766

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/585b17a2-97f3-41cf-8a33-1fcd4034a766
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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