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title: "R&D Programme - Creative Content Exchange Research"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# R&D Programme - Creative Content Exchange Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c786a89e-bbdc-415b-b370-5676e49d86c3

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has completed the procurement process for the "R&D Programme - Creative Content Exchange Research" project. This contract falls under the research and development services category, based in London, England, with a postal code of SW1A2BQ. Currently in the award phase, the contract was awarded to Frontier Economics Limited on 4th February 2026, with publication on the same day. The procurement utilised a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 10th November 2025. The contract spans from 23rd January 2026 to 30th June 2026, with a total value of £384,403, slightly exceeding the initial tender estimate of £348,403.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in research and consultancy services within the creative content sector would find this contract fitting for their expertise and capabilities. Participation in a high-profile project like this can bolster a company's credentials and facilitate future collaboration with government bodies, enhancing visibility and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research and evidence to support the development of a Creative Content Exchange.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91749429-a565-41c2-aa00-026cb32749d7 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,403 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £384,403 |
| 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 AND 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91749429-a565-41c2-aa00-026cb32749d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91749429-a565-41c2-aa00-026cb32749d7
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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