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title: "Policy and Analysis Support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Policy and Analysis Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e89a9c96-0aca-404c-9872-98ce7f009202

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for "Policy and Analysis Support" as part of its procurement process, primarily classified under business services like law, marketing, and consulting. The contract, carried out through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, commenced on 26th April 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The value of this tender is £1,460,000. Key dates are the end of the tender period on 18th March 2024 and the award date on 11th April 2024. The delivery address is located in London at SW1A 2BQ. The DCMS has prioritised suppliers that could include SMEs and VCSEs, making the procurement accessible to a range of service providers.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in policy design and implementation. Given the substantial contract value and targeted industry category, medium to large consultancy businesses, particularly those with expertise in business services and a robust track record in consultancy, are well-positioned to undertake such contracts. Additionally, the focus on SMEs and VCSEs highlights DCMS's commitment to promoting diverse supplier engagement, allowing smaller, agile firms the chance to expand their portfolios and government engagement capability.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide detailed policy design and implementation through the engagement of consultancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ddf9b0-c2b7-4cc8-89fb-2752cad798e4 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,460,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,460,000 |
| 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 | OXERA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 11:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ddf9b0-c2b7-4cc8-89fb-2752cad798e4
- 15 Aug 2024 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ddf9b0-c2b7-4cc8-89fb-2752cad798e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ddf9b0-c2b7-4cc8-89fb-2752cad798e4
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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