AwardedAwarded 30 January 2026
Provision of industry TV audience viewing data
Ofcom · Local or regional public body
In brief
Ofcom awarded research work to Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB) on 30 January 2026.
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What the notice says
Provision of industry TV audience viewing data with permission for Ofcom to publish this for any regulatory purpose.
Ofcom requires this data in order to provide evidence in its regulatory duties in relation to PSB, aspects of Comms Act responsibilities and the recent Media Act legislation.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB) | £1,004,445 | 2 February 2026 to 31 December 2026 |
| Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB) | £1,004,445 | Awarded 14 January 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 003933-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 003968-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 008744-2026
About the buyer
OfcomLast 12 months
Procurements
61Awards
47Suppliers it has used most for research
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- Analysys Mason Limited1 contract
- Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB)1 contract
- DP Software and Services Ltd1 contract
- Edison Research1 contract
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From notice 003933-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 January 2026, last updated 2 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.