---
title: "Misinformation in Emergencies Evidence Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068da3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Misinformation in Emergencies Evidence Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068da3

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## Summary

The contract titled "Misinformation in Emergencies Evidence Review" was awarded by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, a central government authority based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, now at the award stage, involved direct award without competition due to its below-threshold nature, and the contract has been signed on 29th April 2026. The project will begin on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting social research services within the public sector.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in social and behavioural sciences, particularly those with expertise in handling misinformation during emergencies, to contribute to a significant governmental effort. Due to the specialised and sensitive nature of the research required, businesses with recognised academic prowess and experience in online and offline misinformation contexts, such as The University of Manchester, who is the awarded supplier, are best suited to participate. This could serve as leverage for businesses holding similar competencies to advance their branding and strengthen their position in governmental contracts.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to collate evidence around risks posted by misinformation and their implications during emergencies for HMG policy & operations. This research is highly specialised and reputationally sensitive. It requires recognised academic expertise across offline and online misinformation and disinformation in emergency contexts, drawing on social, behavioural and information sciences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039000-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039000-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039000-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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