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title: "Evidence review into the economic valuation of VCSE activities and outcomes"
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# Evidence review into the economic valuation of VCSE activities and outcomes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d453f833-37fd-40c3-8eec-7c67b756bf0c

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Evidence review into the economic valuation of VCSE activities and outcomes." This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The tendering process was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end on 26th November 2024, contract period starting from 9th December 2024 to 31st March 2025, and the award date on 13th December 2024. DCMS, located at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ, awarded the contract to Alma Economics Ltd, based in London, with a contract value of £49,600.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Given the focus on economic valuation in the civil society sector, businesses specialising in research, economic analysis, and consultancy services will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. The framework agreement method allows for streamlined involvement, providing an advantageous platform for qualified businesses to engage in public sector projects and enhance their portfolios.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services into the application of valuation methods in the civil society sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41d7d73-a516-4239-800b-93ee56d96f92 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,600 |
| 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 | ALMA 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

- 10 Jan 2025 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41d7d73-a516-4239-800b-93ee56d96f92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41d7d73-a516-4239-800b-93ee56d96f92
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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