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title: "Online Fraud - Serious Game RCT"
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buyer: "OFCOM"
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# Online Fraud - Serious Game RCT

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf38596d-92ca-40ed-b25e-e72d139a49ab

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## Summary

Ofcom has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Online Fraud - Serious Game RCT", within the industry category of research, testing, and scientific technical simulator services. The project, based in London with the postal code SE1 9HA, involved the design and development of a serious game aimed at educating users on online scams and fraud. The procurement process was a restricted procedure (above threshold) for the delivery of services, with the tender period ending on 23 April 2024. The subsequently awarded contract commenced on 18 October 2024 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2025. The total contract value amounts to £81,240.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in serious game development and educational technologies, particularly those with expertise in running randomised control trials for educational purposes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, providing a unique chance to collaborate with a reputable government body like Ofcom. The awarded supplier for this contract is Thinks Insight And Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited, indicating a competitive process suited for businesses that can showcase innovation and efficacy in their solutions.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract notice for services required by Ofcom. The contract is for the design and development of a serious game that can be used to educate users on online scams and fraud. It is also the design, delivery and analysis of results from a randomised control trial to test the effectiveness of the game.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d86cb74-c420-4dac-b412-9b62b94e1afc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,240 |
| 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 | THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITIAN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d86cb74-c420-4dac-b412-9b62b94e1afc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d86cb74-c420-4dac-b412-9b62b94e1afc
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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