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Research on video-sharing platforms: understanding audience experiences and motivations

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Key details

Contracting authority
OFCOM
other
Region
London
Contract value
£126,145ex VAT
Submissions closed
28 November 2025
Published
12 March 2026

Procurement

Contract period
27 January 2026 - 30 September 2026
8 months
Procedure type
Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement
CPV classifications
  • 79310000 Market research services

What happened

OFCOM awarded this contract to Ipsos UK worth £126,145 on 15 Jan 2026. The contract runs until 30 Sept 2026.

Description

Ipsos has been commissioned to undertake the delivery of a qualitative research project on video sharing platforms, focusing on YouTube. The key objectives are to:

1) To explore user experiences, motivations and decision-making on YouTube. This will look at understanding how users navigate the platform, what influences their viewing choices, and how they engage with different types of content.

2) To understand how users perceive and engage with PSB content on YouTube and how this compares to the other PSM content they already consume. This involves exploring the visibility and appeal of PSB content on YouTube by examining audience expectations around format, tone and relevance compared to other creators and influencers.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Ipsos UK
Award value
£126,145
Award date
15 January 2026

Contact

Address
Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9HA

Identifiers

Buyer reference
tender_511503/1559330
Notice ID
e6709559-46ed-4c6a-8560-9e52f2f9834a-888313
OCID
ocds-b5fd17-fe172e18-eb0a-497b-8fee-4f6f64c70919

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