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Evaluation and Research Activities for the Product Security & Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2024

DSIT

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20 Sep 2024 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Evaluation and Research Activities for the Product Security & Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2024." This tender falls under the industry category of research services (CPV code 73110000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 26th August 2024, the contract start date on 12th September 2024, and the contract end date on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £181,000 GBP, went to RSM UK Consulting LLP, as published on 20th September 2024. This tender is part of the later procurement stage, specifically the 'Award' stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in evaluation and research services within the telecommunications and internet regulation sectors. The focus on consumer Internet of Things (IoT) regulations indicates a need for expertise in technological assessments and compliance evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given their suitability as identified by DSIT. Companies excelling in data analysis, compliance consulting, and regulatory impact assessments would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities and contribute to the development of critical regulatory frameworks.

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Notice Title

Evaluation and Research Activities for the Product Security & Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2024

Notice Description

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology wishes to appoint a supplier to conduct evaluation and research activities for the consumer Internet of Things (IoT) regulations set out in the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act 2022 and Regulations, which came into force in April 2024. The output of these activities will inform the development of a Post-Implementation Review (PIR) to be published by October 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c67a9c6-9aff-4e2d-9033-43cd6fbf939c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc39b91c-a961-4d78-b43f-670dcc7cc9a8
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
DSIT
Contact Name
Joseph Sewell
Contact Email
joseph.sewell@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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