# R&D Science & Analysis Programme: Understanding Player Experiences of Loot Box Protections

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

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department for Culture, Media and Sport](/buyers/department-for-culture-media-and-sport/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Public Group International Ltd](/contract-winners/public-group-international/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £365,245
- Tender value: £365,245
- Award date: 23 September 2024
- Published: 2 October 2024
- Contract start: 16 September 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 3dbee6bd-9f81-4729-a754-059a691e251a-790173
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96a67deb-aa8c-484e-a005-63baed667526

## Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport \(DCMS\) requires a supplier to provide research services regarding player experiences of loot box protections\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dbee6bd-9f81-4729-a754-059a691e251a-790173)