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title: "Volunteering Round Table"
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# Volunteering Round Table

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb441153-2cfb-4f7b-9868-c9ea457ae922

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) awarded a contract titled "Volunteering Round Table" to the Open Data Institute to conduct research into open data infrastructure and convene key stakeholders in the voluntary sector. The procurement, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV: 73000000), utilised a selective call-off from a framework agreement method. The contract, valued at £39,902.50, will run from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025, with the procurement stage classified as 'Award'. The project is based in London, with a key delivery location at SW1A 2BQ.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs involved in research and development or consultancy services. Such a project can facilitate business growth through involvement in a high-profile government initiative and collaboration with key voluntary sector stakeholders. Companies experienced in data infrastructure and stakeholder engagement would find this contract especially well-suited to their capabilities, enabling them to enhance their portfolios and broaden their service offerings.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to undertake research into open data infrastructure and to convene key stakeholders in the voluntary sector to outline recommended actions to improve shared data standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d708863-68e8-4f03-bd3f-0b8586ee68ac |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,902 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,902 |
| 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND 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 | OPEN DATA INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d708863-68e8-4f03-bd3f-0b8586ee68ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d708863-68e8-4f03-bd3f-0b8586ee68ac
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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