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Calling Line Identity (CLI) authentication

OFCOM

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26 Feb 2021 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves OFCOM, the UK communications regulator, which is seeking expert consultancy for the implementation of Calling Line Identity (CLI) authentication using the IETF STIR standard protocols. This contract, valued at £26,500, falls under the miscellaneous business and business-related services category and is located in London (postal code SE1 9HA). The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract period starting from 1st February 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. Although the tender period ended on 21st December 2020, the award was officially published on 26th February 2021.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications consultancy and technology services, particularly those with experience in standards compliance and authentication processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete due to the nature of the requirements. Engaging in this sector could position them advantageously for future tenders that focus on similar expertise in communications technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Calling Line Identity (CLI) authentication

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for expert review of the use of the IETF STIR standard protocols in the UK for the purposes of Calling Line Identity authentication. We require an expert review of the developments in North America including: - Details of what will be implemented by the specified dates with regards to technical capabilities and governance processes; - An assessment of the likely impact, taking into account the expected proportion of IP to non-IP lines at the specified dates; - How CLI authentication will be dealt with for non-IP networks; - How verification and authenticity will be communicated to the called party; - The expected trajectory of CLI authentication after July 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b236f34-f8dd-455f-8ada-f873c95f4ec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e0fa88f-efd6-4ef9-8018-8f2b4b930727
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOCKEY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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