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title: "Philanthropy Strategy"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Philanthropy Strategy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebc2dd99-1c05-49d0-bf09-95b655129cb3

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for research services aimed at developing a place-based philanthropy strategy. The project, titled "Philanthropy Strategy," falls under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy, with CPV codes including various research services. The awarded contract, valued at £49,700, was procured through a direct, single tender action as it was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period started on 19 February 2025 and ended on 31 March 2025, with the Charities Aid Foundation selected as the supplier. The delivery location is in London, SW1A 2BQ, England, and relevant deadlines have already been met.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in research and experimental development, research services, and development of research strategies will find opportunities for business growth in similar projects. By participating in such government tenders, businesses can establish a robust partnership with public-sector organisations like the DCMS and enhance their portfolio and credentials in delivering critical research and consultancy services.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport requires a supplier to provide research services in support of a place-based philanthropy strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ec480-1483-41b9-9666-c46874b19949 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,700 |
| 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 | CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ec480-1483-41b9-9666-c46874b19949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9ec480-1483-41b9-9666-c46874b19949
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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