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DRCF AI Hub Evaluation

OFCOM

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07 Feb 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, on behalf of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF), has completed the procurement process for the "DRCF AI Hub Evaluation" project. This contract, classified under the industry category "Evaluation consultancy services," required an agency to review the design and delivery of the Hub pilot and provide recommendations for its continuation or for future DRCF projects. The procurement process utilised a competitive quotation method and was below the threshold, falling under the "limited" procurement method. The contract, valued at £51,730, has a contract period from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. This tender includes delivery across several locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in evaluation and assessment projects. The awarded contract was secured by the Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services LLP, an SME, emphasising Ofcom's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises. Businesses capable of providing detailed reviews and strategic recommendations could find similar opportunities in future projects, making it a highly suitable industry for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Title

DRCF AI Hub Evaluation

Notice Description

Ofcom on behalf of the DRCF procured the services of an evaluation agency to review the design and delivery of the Hub pilot and provide recommendations to inform either the continuation of the Hub in some form and/or provide broader insight for future DRCF projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01f2357e-4019-4b41-9f80-a5cc3fbfd988
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e2a560b-7d77-475d-aa9b-62c963346d8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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