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title: "Future of TV Distribution (FOTVD) Audience Project"
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# Future of TV Distribution (FOTVD) Audience Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef5b2c46-1c1d-4f67-be76-0dc4f4054773

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract titled "Future of TV Distribution (FOTVD) Audience Project" under the industry category "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code: 73000000). This selective procurement process involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £140,662, seeks to provide research services to review television distribution technologies and audience behaviour, contributing to future decisions on TV services delivery across the UK. The tender period ended on 23 October 2024, with the contract period running from 21 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. The project is based in London, with the delivery address specified as SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, involved in research and consultancy services to contribute to high-profile national projects. Companies with expertise in media research, technology assessment, and audience analysis are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The awarded contract to ESRO Ltd (T/A Revealing Reality) highlights the potential for growth and collaboration with the DCMS on future initiatives in the media sector.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services to review television distribution technologies and audience behaviour, to inform future decisions on the delivery of TV services across the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d619a58a-c8fa-469e-a758-d75d02db7db3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,662 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,662 |
| 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 | ESRO LTD (T/A REVEALING REALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d619a58a-c8fa-469e-a758-d75d02db7db3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d619a58a-c8fa-469e-a758-d75d02db7db3
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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