Tender

Programme Management and Governance support for the mobilisation of the SONIC Labs programme

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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Tender

17 Aug 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Digital Catapult, which is seeking support for the "Programme Management and Governance support for the mobilisation of the SONIC Labs programme." The project falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 31 August 2021. The contract, which has a maximum estimated value of £180,000 excluding VAT, is expected to commence on 1 October 2021 and run for six months, with a possible extension of up to six months at the buyer's discretion. The procurement method is an open procedure which is below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in programme and project management, as the buyer is looking for a reliable supplier to assist with stakeholder engagement and mobilisation activities. Businesses capable of supporting technology programme management and fostering relationships within the telecoms industry, particularly those experienced with Open RAN vendors, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable such businesses to expand their client portfolios and deepen their industry connections.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Management and Governance support for the mobilisation of the SONIC Labs programme

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is looking to appoint a professional, reliable Supplier to meet their ongoing requirements for the provision of programme/project management, governance and stakeholder engagement support for the next stage of its SONIC Labs Programme. Scope of work: 1. Support the Technology Programme Manager to mobilise the programme at pace, according to priorities established and agreed at least weekly. The work will include providing mobilisation advice, facilitating workshops and meetings to build and assemble the plans and then documenting them, as well as managing and delivering workstream mobilisation activities. 2. Under the direction of the DC Director of Technology Strategy, establish and maintain effective relationship management of the technology stakeholders and strategic partners across the public and private sectors for SONIC Labs, including building and developing the ecosystem of telecoms and Open RAN vendors. The initial Contract term shall be for a period of 6 months with an option for Digital Catapult to extend for 1 further period of up to 6 months, at its discretion. Digital Catapult does not guarantee any volume or value of work from this Contract. However, it is anticipated that the maximum total value (including all expenses, and any extensions) for this Framework may be in the region of GBP 180,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59b4320e-4ed0-411f-b2ac-91ca4196166b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cf80f6-1d89-45d4-a817-46103cc1a702
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
Procurement team
Contact Email
procurement@digicatapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001233101

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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