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IPTV Capacity Project

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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11 Aug 2026 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport commissioned research services and related consultancy to assess whether UK broadband networks have sufficient capacity to support a transition from digital terrestrial television (DTT) to internet protocol television (IPTV) from 2035. The work is a public-sector study of broadband network capability, likely involving analysis of network capacity, technology and the implications of changing television delivery. It is a services procurement, with delivery associated with the Department’s offices at 100 Parliament Street, London. The requirement is relevant to economic consultancies, telecommunications researchers, broadband network specialists and technology advisers with the ability to assess UK-wide infrastructure and provide evidence for public policy decisions about future television distribution.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to Frontier Economics Ltd on 24 July 2026. The award value is £119,205. The contract runs from 21 July 2026 to 14 January 2027. It was conducted as a selective procedure using a call-off from a framework agreement, with tender responses due by 2 June 2026 at 5pm. The buyer was the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The awarded supplier is Frontier Economics Ltd. The opportunity was classified as research and development services and related consultancy services, and the procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The stated requirement concerns one research service rather than separate lots.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need strong research and consultancy capability in telecommunications, broadband infrastructure and media delivery systems. Relevant experience would include assessing network capacity, modelling demand and future technology changes, and translating technical findings into clear evidence for government policy and investment decisions. Familiarity with the UK broadband market and the relationship between digital terrestrial television and IPTV would be directly useful. Suppliers should be able to work across technical, economic and regulatory questions, manage a focused analytical project and present findings for a public-sector audience. The award to Frontier Economics Ltd shows that the buyer valued an established consultancy able to combine economic analysis with infrastructure and communications expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IPTV Capacity Project

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research service to understand the capacity of UK broadband networks to support a transition from DTT to IPTV from 2035.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-667228e4-b68d-4310-8ef4-98cf82839395
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2a6a4aa-25be-4c20-a659-4fda6da2b16e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,205 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,205 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 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
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Frontier Economics Limited

Further Information

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