# Understanding the role of DCMS in building communities and strengthening community connections

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department for Culture, Media and Sport](/buyers/department-for-culture-media-and-sport/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Ecorys UK Limited](/suppliers/ecorys-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £69,580
- Tender value: £69,580
- Award date: 31 January 2025
- Published: 25 February 2025
- Contract start: 9 January 2025
- Contract end: 21 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d4864a56-8f80-47d0-a556-031fc9c2c6a3-830362
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dab947c-ca5d-4fa3-b036-8ffc195a9e4a

## Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport \(DCMS\) requires a supplier to provide research into how DCMS policies and sector interventions support and sustain strong communities\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4864a56-8f80-47d0-a556-031fc9c2c6a3-830362)