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title: "App Store Technical Deep Dive and Digital Ecosystem Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06016b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
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# App Store Technical Deep Dive and Digital Ecosystem Analysis

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06016b

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Ofcom, a sub-central public authority located in London, aimed to commission a technical research report focusing on age assurance and child safety measures within app stores and the broader digital ecosystem. The tender, titled "App Store Technical Deep Dive and Digital Ecosystem Analysis," falls under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement reached its award stage with an active contract status as of 8th January 2026, following the signing of the contract on 17th October 2025. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to its below-threshold nature, and the service delivery encompasses several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract is valued at £159,821.40 and is set to conclude by 27th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in research and consultancy services related to digital platforms. Businesses specializing in digital ecosystem analysis, child safety in technology, and age verification systems would find this tender especially pertinent. In winning the bid, MTM London Ltd, a recognised SME, exemplifies the suitability of smaller, agile firms in delivering specialised research services to governmental bodies like Ofcom. The contract reinforces the importance of niche expertise and provides a platform for further collaborations in public sector digital initiatives.

## Notice

Ofcom has a requirement for a technical research report into the age assurance and child safety measures on app stores, and for a model which explores the role of app stores in the child-user journey across the broader digital ecosystem.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001262-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,821 |

## 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 | MTM LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 08:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001262-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001262-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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