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title: "Trust Policy Interventions Research"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Trust Policy Interventions Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de7fccbe-f605-495e-84e2-87242f916519

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the "Trust Policy Interventions Research" project. This tender falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. It was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The process, which began with a tender period ending on 21 April 2026, moved into the award stage with an active status recorded on 20 May 2026. The contract, valued at £80,981, will be executed between 18 May and 6 November 2026, with the main deliverable location in London, postcode SW1A 2BQ.

This project presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and strategy consultancy, particularly those adept at evaluating digital communication platforms. The successful bidder, Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited, has been appointed to analyse the effectiveness of interventions on social media interfaces to discern accurate news. This tender offers businesses with similar expertise the chance to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering impactful insights within governmental frameworks, highlighting pathways for strategic growth in collaboration with public sector entities.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research to evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions on social media interfaces in helping users distinguish between accurate and inaccurate news.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac234e-c0cd-4cea-a99a-327a1fc1e9b6 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,981 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,981 |
| 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 | THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac234e-c0cd-4cea-a99a-327a1fc1e9b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac234e-c0cd-4cea-a99a-327a1fc1e9b6
  29th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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