Research on Prevalence of Prohibited Items in Online Search Services
OFCOM · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch on Prevalence of Prohibited Items in Online Search Services
Awarded 21 Mar 2023
Awarded21 Mar 2023
Value£108,000.00
SupplierPublic Group International Ltd
AgencyOFCOM
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 3mo ago4mo term
Awarded 21 Mar 2023Expired 29 July 2023
About
OFCOM awarded a contract to Public Group International Ltd for research to generate a robust evidence base regarding the existence, prevalence, and ease of access to content containing apparent offers to sell or supply prohibited items via online search services.
The research covers prohibited knives/bladed weapons, prohibited offensive weapons (not bladed), controlled drugs, psychoactive substances, and articles used in fraud.
The findings will inform OFCOM's Register of Risk, codes of practice, and industry guidance under the Online Safety Bill.
The contract value is AUD 108,000.
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