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title: "DRCF Gen-AI Business Research"
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# DRCF Gen-AI Business Research

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0bd3ebf-0e54-4782-a90c-f87ff6b297c7

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## Summary

OFCOM, located in London, has completed an award stage procurement process titled "DRCF Gen-AI Business Research" within the market research services industry category. This research aims to understand the organisational use and regulation of Generative AI across various UK sectors. The contract was awarded to STRAT7 Jigsaw on 22 January 2025, with a contract period from 29 January 2025 until 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £77,732. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold), suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The research will encompass multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world besides the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those focused on emerging technologies like Generative AI. Companies that can provide quantitative research services and have an interest in AI regulation and deployment will find this contract beneficial for growth. SMEs in the tech research arena are well-suited to compete and leverage this opportunity to deepen their market presence and expertise, contributing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI technology and its uses across various sectors.

## Notice

The regulation of AI, and firms utilising AI, has become an increasingly high-profile topic. Generative AI is new but is moving beyond model development to real-world deployment. Ofcom, on behalf of DRCF are undertaking this quantitative research to deepen our understanding of organisational use of GenAI across different UK sectors, their understanding of the risks and benefits, and opportunities and challenges of deployment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bd57bd-7b94-4b3b-b9e1-2e2e754f1871 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,732 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,732 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRAT7 JIGSAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bd57bd-7b94-4b3b-b9e1-2e2e754f1871

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bd57bd-7b94-4b3b-b9e1-2e2e754f1871
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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