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title: "Options Appraisal for Replicable Mutual Models"
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# Options Appraisal for Replicable Mutual Models

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e768baaf-6f30-4004-9a71-ea16b0629adb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Options Appraisal for Replicable Mutual Models" was undertaken by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, focusing on research and development services. The contract, valued at £59,625, was awarded to Mutual Ventures Limited and involved an open procurement method under the category of services. The project was planned to start on 7th January 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2019. The tender was open until 22nd November 2018, with the award notice dated 20th December 2018, and the published details made available on 28th August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to engage in research and consultancy services within the public sector. Companies that specialise in innovative mutual models and those capable of delivering flexible and replicable solutions will find this a suitable arena to compete for future contracts, thereby enhancing their growth prospects and establishing a strong foothold in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Options appraisal for replicable mutual models.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc71ba6a-83ff-413a-a9e7-25bd224ec0d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,265 |
| 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 DIGITAL, 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUTUAL VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2019 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc71ba6a-83ff-413a-a9e7-25bd224ec0d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc71ba6a-83ff-413a-a9e7-25bd224ec0d4
  28th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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