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title: "Supporting Those Susceptible to Mis and Disinformation"
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# Supporting Those Susceptible to Mis and Disinformation

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8709655-ab81-44b8-b321-772b54ede8e8

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## Summary

OFCOM, located in London, has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Supporting Those Susceptible to Mis and Disinformation" in the Research Services category. This call-off from a framework agreement is valued at GBP 123,846 and was awarded to Verian Group UK Ltd, also based in London. The contract commenced on 29th October 2024 and will end on 31st March 2025. The project focuses on a qualitative study exploring and co-creating messaging strategies for engaging the public and specific groups vulnerable to misinformation. A key date to note is the publication of the award on 5th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for research firms and businesses specialising in communication strategies and public engagement, especially those focusing on misinformation and public trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their agility and specialised capabilities in targeted research and communication services. Firms with experience in community outreach and qualitative studies will find this project particularly fitting for their expertise, paving the way for potential future collaborations with OFCOM.

## Notice

This awarded contract is for a qualitative study to explore and co-create the messaging and identify trusted voices that might be most appropriate to engage both the general public and specific identified groups who may be more susceptible to mis and disinformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d705fc-f6c3-4926-814f-2e881513fde7 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,846 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,846 |
| 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 | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d705fc-f6c3-4926-814f-2e881513fde7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d705fc-f6c3-4926-814f-2e881513fde7
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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