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title: "Events Research Programme - Airborne Transmission Study"
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# Events Research Programme - Airborne Transmission Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d42b7b71-79a5-447e-9dad-f15d41c611d7

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has completed a procurement process for the "Events Research Programme - Airborne Transmission Study," focusing on research and development services in the health and safety industry. This study, valued at £196,300.22, was executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 1 March 2021 and concluded on 11 June 2021, with delivery addresses located in London, SW1A 2BQ. The project aimed to assess risks related to airborne transmission during large events, with significant implications for public health planning and management.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in consultancy and research within the health and safety sectors, particularly those with expertise in environmental data analysis and risk assessment of infectious diseases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to contend for such tenders, as they often provide innovative solutions and flexible approaches to complex challenges. Engaging in similar future contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and contribute positively to public health initiatives.

## Notice

The ERP is a joint research programme delivered through DCMS, DHSC and BEIS, exploring ways to enable people to attend large events and performances safely through a series of pilot events. As part of the ERP, DCMS requires a supplier to examine the risk of airborne transmission indoors, based on environmental data. The aim of this research is to evaluate the risk by investigating how venues operate in practice in terms of ventilation and crowd management, and to assess potential exposure to airborne infectious diseases (including, but not limited to Covid-19) and the risk of infection associated with this exposure. Finally, the research will aim to propose mitigation measures to reduce the risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36c8958-a583-42dd-9a08-933e75e4f1a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 11 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,300 |
| 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 06:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36c8958-a583-42dd-9a08-933e75e4f1a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36c8958-a583-42dd-9a08-933e75e4f1a4
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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