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title: "Understanding Methods for Measuring Digital Consumer Harms"
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# Understanding Methods for Measuring Digital Consumer Harms

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f49a3b17-ec93-438a-8abe-049e64299c42

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) seeking a supplier for the project titled "Understanding Methods for Measuring Digital Consumer Harms." This project falls within the research services category and was conducted in London, specifically addressing postal code SW1A 2BQ. The contract, which has a total value of £69,993, was awarded on 3rd February 2022, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26th January 2022 and concluded on 31st March 2022, with the tender period having ended on 6th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research services, particularly in the digital and consumer protection sectors. With a focus on developing innovative methods to address gaps in measuring digital consumer harms, businesses with expertise in research methodologies and data analysis may find this type of work aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to further contracts in this growing area of focus.

## Notice

DCMS is seeking a Supplier to conduct research to understand where gaps in current methods and approaches to measuring digital consumer harms exist and how new approaches can be developed to address these gaps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cc688f-6a72-4499-babe-9cbc76eb640d |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,993 |
| 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 | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 17:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cc688f-6a72-4499-babe-9cbc76eb640d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62cc688f-6a72-4499-babe-9cbc76eb640d
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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