Research into attitudes towards offensive language on Television, including Video-on-Demand services and Radio 2025
Estimated value
£198k
Awarded value
£198k
Awarded 12 Jan 2026
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
1 awarded
Published
11 Mar 2026
Deadline 26 Nov 2025
Description
Mixed methods research to provide Ofcom with an updated understanding of audience attitudes towards the acceptability of offensive language/ gestures in programmes on TV, radio and accessed through video-on-demand services.
Scope
- Reference
- tender_511112/1558913
- Total value
- £197,520 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 27 Jan 2026 to 30 Aug 2026
- CPV classifications
- 79310000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 26 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£198k
Award date
12 Jan 2026
Contract start
27 Jan 2026
Contract end
30 Aug 2026
Awarded to
IU
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 12 Jan 2026 · Contract period 27 Jan 2026 — 30 Aug 2026
Award value
£198k
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