# Online trials to support User Empowerment

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by OFCOM.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [OFCOM](/buyers/ofcom/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [The Behavioural Insights Team](/suppliers/behavioural-insights-team/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £153,125
- Tender value: £153,125
- Award date: 14 August 2024
- Published: 9 October 2024
- Contract start: 15 August 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 609cef77-24be-4104-b166-e74209bc0f70-792464
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79c4ad83-2ebe-4e09-9939-3a896c79646a

## Description

Ofcom would like to commission two online experiments on a simulated social media platform to inform our codes of practice and guidance on the additional duties that will apply to some of the most widely used online sites and apps\. This research will also build evidence with respect to Ofcom's duties in relation to media literacy and VSPs\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609cef77-24be-4104-b166-e74209bc0f70-792464)