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Front Door Research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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19 Jan 2022 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement titled "Front Door Research," focusing on research and development services within the UK telecoms sector. The tender period closed on 9 November 2021, and the contract, valued at £49,675, commenced on 10 November 2021 and concluded on 22 December 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarded supplier being Real Wireless Limited, based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those that understand the challenges faced by businesses in the telecoms industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the contract was intentionally designed to accommodate the capabilities of smaller firms. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their offerings and establish valuable connections within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Front Door Research

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide research services into the problems faced by businesses in the Telecoms sector and identify those that prevent businesses from accessing government funding and accessing UK research and development facilities to develop products and services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b96c0d8-7c8c-4fd6-a31b-19627855dd50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191a4a5a-af73-462f-8259-7c0015c3bbaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,675 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2021 - 22 Dec 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REAL WIRELESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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