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External study on the 'Future of Wireless Broadband Technologies

OFCOM

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12 Dec 2022 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Ofcom, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "External study on the 'Future of Wireless Broadband Technologies" within the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement stage was an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 30th September 2022 and a contract period from 31st October 2022 to 13th January 2023. The location for the procurement is LONDON, SE19HA, England.

This tender presents a business opportunity for firms specialising in research and development services and related consultancy, especially those focusing on wireless broadband technologies. With a contract value of 59,496 GBP, this tender is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs interested in collaborating with the award-winning supplier, PA CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED, to drive innovation in wireless network technologies and broadband service performance.

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Notice Title

External study on the 'Future of Wireless Broadband Technologies

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement to understand the technology developments within the radio and satellite areas over the next 5-10 years. The objective of this study is to understand the technology developments within the radio and satellite areas over the next 5-10 years, with a view to understanding the types of broadband service performance that can be delivered on these wireless networks to improve existing network deployments and consequent service availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-480433db-d23b-482b-8b5f-cfd63763bee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6581a6cb-fba0-4b84-b2b4-59b5773fcbe6
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
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
£59,496 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,496 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2022 - 13 Jan 2023 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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