Expired contract

Persuasive Design and Time on Platforms

Details

Value
GBP 57,878
Duration
7 months
Topic
Market research services
Published
18 August 2025

Tender description

Persuasive Design and Time on Platforms Research Objectives: To understand the persuasive design features (e.g. autoplay, infinite scroll, notifications, algorithmic feeds) that are most influential in keeping children on online platforms* longer than they intend, and the effects of these features. To understand the content types (e.g. appearance-focused content, algorithmically recommended material) associated with prolonged online platform engagement amongst children and the effects of these content types. Explore if / how persuasive design features interact with different content types to influence children's time spent online and the effects of this. To explore what children and parents would like to see platforms doing to support positive relationships with technology/devices.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date29 July 2025
  2. Completed: Award published18 August 2025
    Current notice
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date27 February 2026

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Office of Communications (Ofcom) is a public sector buyer in United Kingdom publishing tenders and awards on Stotles. Explore their procurement activity and find more opportunities like this one.

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  • 79310000 · Market research services

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