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title: "RESEARCH INTO ONLINE PLATFORMS' OPERATING MODELS AND MANAGEMENT OF ONLINE HARMS"
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# RESEARCH INTO ONLINE PLATFORMS' OPERATING MODELS AND MANAGEMENT OF ONLINE HARMS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb285c41-b3a7-4f7c-883d-a307e7c0cd4d

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has completed a procurement process for a research project titled "Research into Online Platforms' Operating Models and Management of Online Harms." This tender falls under the Research Services category and was located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 28th February 2019 to 31st March 2019, with the award having been announced on 18th December 2018. The total value of the contract was £53,250.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services, to engage in a critical examination of online platforms' abilities to combat online harm. Companies that have expertise in online safety, regulatory compliance, and digital research methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible for them.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Provider to undertake research to understand the operation of online platforms and their capability of both tackling online harm such as child sexual exploitation1 and cyber bullying, and adapting to potential regulation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b817be58-d7a3-4ac1-82b7-1e16a0de1ae5 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,250 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b817be58-d7a3-4ac1-82b7-1e16a0de1ae5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b817be58-d7a3-4ac1-82b7-1e16a0de1ae5
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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