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title: "Measuring the Social Impact of Community Radio in the UK"
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# Measuring the Social Impact of Community Radio in the UK

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4b804f7-a623-426b-84f2-e62d634d809f

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## Summary

This public procurement contract, awarded by OFCOM, is titled "Measuring the Social Impact of Community Radio in the UK" and falls under the Research Services category. The procurement process has been completed and the contract was awarded to Wavehill Ltd. The contract's value is £45,750. The research will focus on demonstrating the value of community radio stations in Wales, UK. Key dates include the conclusion of the tender period on 3rd December 2024, and the contract period from 8th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, specifically for contracts above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in media and social impact analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find it advantageous to compete for similar projects due to the contract's value and the detailed research required. Companies focusing on community and social benefits, who have existing frameworks for evaluating media impact, are particularly well-suited for such tenders. The completion of this contract can enhance a company's portfolio by highlighting their capability to contribute to public sector research projects that support community-driven initiatives.

## Notice

This awarded contract is for research services that provide a basis for a framework by which community radio stations can demonstrate to funders and others that the role they play in the radio sector and for communities is important, valued and a vital way of providing targeted content for marginalised groups, often neglected by other forms of media.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1398b1-9bbb-4b7f-a2e5-fe190535ae06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,750 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1398b1-9bbb-4b7f-a2e5-fe190535ae06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1398b1-9bbb-4b7f-a2e5-fe190535ae06
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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