Media Literacy Social Return on Investment tender, Ofcom (closes 3 Dec 2026)

In brief

Ofcom is looking for suppliers for marketing work (London).

The estimated value is £120,833 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 9 months, starting 25 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 3 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 3 December 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Ofcom has a requirement for a Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis which provides a framework for systematically assessing the value of Media Literacy in the UK. This should be a robust, evidence-based assessment of social and economic costs and benefits of investing in Media Literacy. The report will need to use data to tell a clear story of change, with monetary values to represent economic outcomes, e.g. every £1 invested generates £2 of social and economic value. The assessment also will need to consider a range of interventions associated with Media Literacy, covering contexts such as work and earnings, fraud and cyber harm, health, public services, wellbeing, and consumer…Read the full description

Ofcom has a requirement for a Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis which provides a framework for systematically assessing the value of Media Literacy in the UK. This should be a robust, evidence-based assessment of social and economic costs and benefits of investing in Media Literacy. The report will need to use data to tell a clear story of change, with monetary values to represent economic outcomes, e.g. every £1 invested generates £2 of social and economic value. The assessment also will need to consider a range of interventions associated with Media Literacy, covering contexts such as work and earnings, fraud and cyber harm, health, public services, wellbeing, and consumer choice. Mandatory Requirements As a minimum, the programme must deliver a final SROI report which includes: • A robust economic model that calculates the social and financial return of media literacy investment, accounting for input, outcomes, and long-term impact. • A total figure for the economic impact of investing in the UK’s media literacy. • A clear story of change, complementing quantitative findings with case study evidence and qualitative analysis of additional social impacts. • A plain English executive summary to be used for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders, including Local Authority stakeholders, policy professionals, and the wider media literacy sector. The contractor will also be required to deliver up to two presentations of findings to Ofcom colleagues.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 20 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £120,833 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: ofcom.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 3 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

4 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104831-2026

About the buyer

OfcomLast 12 months

Procurements

70

Awards

52

Suppliers it has used most for marketing

IFF Research Limited1 contract
Ipsos MORI1 contract
Magenta Research Ltd1 contract
Open Inclusion Limited1 contract

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