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5G Innovation Regions and Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme Evaluation

DSIT

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22 Jul 2025 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded a procurement process to evaluate the 5G Innovation Regions and Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme. Awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, this contract falls under the category of research and development services. The process aims to foster innovation and economic growth within the UK, with services expected to be delivered between February 2024 and September 2026. The contract, valued at £348,990, was awarded to KPMG LLP (UK), and activities will cover regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include a tender period ending in December 2023 and evaluations expected to be completed by summer 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises, given its emphasis on process evaluation and economic analysis. Businesses with expertise in digital infrastructure and innovation solutions will find this an avenue to showcase their capabilities in supporting governmental strategies aimed at broad 5G adoption. The collaboration with local authorities emphasises the potential for public sector engagement, making it a strategic fit for firms oriented towards public projects and inter-regional consulting services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5G Innovation Regions and Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insight DPS RM6126. Brief Description of Requirement In order to support DSIT's ambition to deliver world-class digital infrastructure across the UK and drive innovation and unlock opportunities for economic growth, the department is currently in the process of delivering two wireless infrastructure programmes: 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) and the Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP). These programmes form part of DSIT's wider programme to drive 5G adoption across the UK and support the implementation of DSIT's Wireless Infrastructure Strategy. Funding for 5GIR was provided as part of the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, while SIPP is funded through the Shared Outcomes Fund, which aims to pilot projects to test innovative ways of working across the public sector, with an emphasis on thorough plans for evaluation DSIT is seeking a provider to deliver a programme-wide impact, process, and economic evaluation of the 5GIR and SIPP programmes. Although these are separate programmes, the successful bidder will be required to conduct both evaluations of the two programmes under a single contract. The maximum budget available for this work is PS350,000. The two programmes have similar policy objectives, are delivered through Local Authorities, are due to start in late 2023 and run until March 2025. For this reason we are combining the evaluation contracts for the two programmes; but the evaluations themselves will need to be separate. To be clear, this ITT encompasses the evaluation of both programmes and all evaluation activities contained within this, meaning the contract between DSIT and the provider will run until at least Summer 2025, when the impact, process and economic elements are expected to be completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc9d9e-b04c-45dc-9e76-c4fdc59be611
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£348,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 years
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG LLP (UK

Further Information

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