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title: "Literature review on models for transparency in regulation of online platforms (Online Harms)"
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# Literature review on models for transparency in regulation of online platforms (Online Harms)

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f23ff320-91e9-4b1b-a425-daedd49735c6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by OFCOM, involves a tender entitled "Literature review on models for transparency in regulation of online platforms (Online Harms)." This project falls under the general management consultancy services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement strategy adopted is classified as "Other - Under threshold - sub-OJEU competitive procurement." The tender period concluded on 25 January 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £52,810, commenced on 11 February 2021, extending until 15 April 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in regulatory transparency or online platform management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to pursue these types of contracts, as they align well with the nature of the project. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in international transparency models or possess established frameworks for mitigating Online Harms could be particularly competitive in this field.

## Notice

A literature review of existing transparency regimes and reporting policies and the extent to which they could be applied to mitigate Online Harms within a regulatory regime. The review must deliver answers to the following question: 1) What models exist or have been suggested for use of transparency internationally in other sectors, and Online Harms in particular?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ae7e0f-92ae-4457-a6dd-2638bde64c8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Under threshold - sub-OJEU competitive procurement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 15 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,810 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ae7e0f-92ae-4457-a6dd-2638bde64c8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ae7e0f-92ae-4457-a6dd-2638bde64c8e
  18th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk

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