Scope
Reference
C20252458
Description
Ofcom has a requirement for media literacy activities that develop critical thinking about online content for children and young people in Northern Ireland.
As a minimum, the following must be delivered by September 2028:
• Embed critical thinking into delivery of content creation activities with children and young people and their parents in formal or informal education contexts
• We expect any activities or resources to be co-produced with target participants
• Organisations will ensure activities are embedded into existing activities, for example, delivering training, events, support or any other means necessary.
• There is an expectation of stakeholder engagement which will include:
o Promoting media literacy activities to relevant community organisations, schools or youth groups
o Supporting activities intended to inform policy development, which will be led by Ofcom
o Seeking input from expert steering group, which will be led by Ofcom
o Working in partnership with any other organisations commissioned by Ofcom in relation to media literacy in Northern Ireland
• Organisations will work with Ofcom's evaluation adviser to produce a theory of change, key evaluation questions and data collection tools following the approach outlined in our evaluation toolkit
• Organisations will be willing to share learnings with Ofcom's Making Sense of Media network
Total value (estimated)
- £175,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 October 2025 to 8 October 2026
- Possible extension to 8 October 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of one year. At Ofcom's sole discretion, the contract may be extended for up to two further periods of up to twelve months each. The maximum length of the contract is therefore three years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
• Experience delivering media literacy programmes - 20%
• Knowledge of target community - 20%
• Delivery plan - 25%
• Evaluation Methodology - 15%
• Price - 20%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
JAGGAER LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZC-4459-PLND
Via Rombon 11
City
SE1 9HA
United Kingdom
Email: fgeniola@jaggaer.com
Website: https://www.example.com
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government