---
title: "Media literacy in libraries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# Media literacy in libraries

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd5c

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## Summary

Ofcom, a public authority in the sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Media literacy in libraries." Located in London, Ofcom initiated this process under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. This contract aims to develop media literacy skills within libraries, leveraging these trusted community spaces for all-age learning. The procurement was conducted using a limited method below the threshold, indicating a restricted competition process, with activities spanning services in the market research sector. Key dates include the contract's start on 28th July 2025, with an end date of 24th July 2026, and a potential extension for an additional year. The contract, valued at £118,513.75, was signed on 8th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in educational services or market research. Companies specialising in media literacy or similar service provisions are ideally positioned to benefit and expand their operational footprint through this tender. The award of this contract to Libraries Unlimited, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Exeter, underscores the potential for similar organisations to successfully compete and secure contracts of this nature. For businesses looking to partner with recognised authorities and enhance their portfolio in educational services, this initiative aligns well with strategic growth objectives.

## Notice

fcom has a requirement for media literacy skills development to become more embedded into everyday life - as part of our strategy to make media literacy everyone's business. Libraries are trusted places where all-age learning already takes place and are therefore ideal locations to develop media literacy skills. We will be awarding one contract for media literacy in libraries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072283-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,513 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072283-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072283-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofcom.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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