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title: "Contingent Valuation Study of Libraries"
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# Contingent Valuation Study of Libraries

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea0fc3bd-c744-4974-94bc-90dcf33372bf

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Contingent Valuation Study of Libraries," classified under research and development services. This tender was initiated on 8th February 2022, and the contract duration extended until 29th April 2022. It was implemented through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £79,640. The project aimed to evaluate how communities perceive the value of libraries, focusing on the socio-demographics influencing these perceptions.

This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly in the research and consultancy sectors, to engage with government initiatives that emphasise the importance of libraries and cultural resources. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to bid for similar future tenders, especially those with expertise in valuation studies, social research, or community engagement. Such projects not only contribute to business growth but also play a pivotal role in advocating for the value of public libraries in society.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to provide research services in respect of the Culture and Heritage Capital Programme. DCMS is seeking a valuation study for libraries. This research seeks to understand how people value the different offers provided by libraries, how value changes according to socio-demographics, and how much value comes from the different types of benefit provided by libraries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d8189a-c694-4389-a874-4c9ad9ad135e |
| 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 | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,640 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKET & OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d8189a-c694-4389-a874-4c9ad9ad135e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d8189a-c694-4389-a874-4c9ad9ad135e
  23rd May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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