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PS25263 - Misinformation Evidence Review

DSIT

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DSIT

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Aveneue, Swindon, SN2 1FF, England

Contact Email: professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
49937.0 GBP
Published
01 Dec 2025, 08:43
Deadline
31 Oct 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
28 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Official Source
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Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement Purpose of the commission is to collate the current evidence around the risks posed by misinformation and their implications for HMG policy & operations. Key Objectives: - Provide a thematic synthesis of current evidence - Highlight gaps and opportunities for future research Customers: Government Chief Scientific Adviser, departmental Chief Scientific Advisers, senior/working-level policy leads across departments impacted by misinformation.

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