Contract award · 15 Jan 2026

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

Ofcom awarded “Research on video-sharing platforms: understanding audience experiences and motivations” to Ipsos UK for £126k on 15 Jan 2026.

Business servicesLondon

BuyerOfcom
Value £126k
WinnerIpsos UK

Procedure

Procedure as published: Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement.

Key facts

Buyer
Ofcom · UK National Communications Regulator
Supplier
Ipsos UK
Value
£126,145
Procedure
Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement
Sector
Business services · Market research services (CPV 79310000)
Region
London
Timeline
  1. Contract date15 Jan 2026
  2. Published12 Mar 2026Published 56 days after the contract date

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.

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