Expired contract

Misinformation in Emergencies Evidence Review

Details

Buyer: Department for Science Innovation and Technology
Supplier(s): The University of Manchester
Value: GBP 20,000
Duration: 3 months
Topic: Social research services
Published: 29 April 2026
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

The purpose of this contract is to collate evidence around risks posted by misinformation and their implications during emergencies for HMG policy & operations. This research is highly specialised and reputationally sensitive. It requires recognised academic expertise across offline and online misinformation and disinformation in emergency contexts, drawing on social, behavioural and information sciences. ## Contract award

Timeline

Completed: Award published29 April 2026
Current notice
Completed: Award date29 April 2026
Completed: Contract expiry date31 July 2026

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Relevant CPV codes

79315000 · Social research services

Decision makers

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