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Ensuring Optimal Value from Spectrum Research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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17 Feb 2022 at 17:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Ensuring Optimal Value from Spectrum Research." This process, classified under research and development services, was conducted in London, England. The award was made on 21 December 2021, and the contract is valued at £147,563. The procurement method followed a selective approach, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the project intended to improve the efficiency of UK radio spectrum utilisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in valuable consultancy work related to spectrum research. Companies with expertise in research and development services, data analysis, and telecommunications will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. By participating in such contracts, businesses can contribute to enhancing the overall value of spectrum use in the UK, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration in future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ensuring Optimal Value from Spectrum Research

Notice Description

DCMS is seeking a supplier to help the Department better understand how to improve efficiency in the way in which the UK utilises its radio spectrum. Research will include examining future demand for radio spectrum across sectors and use cases, calculating the value of spectrum to alternative uses and assessing current utilisation of spectrum. Furthermore, the provider will identify challenges and assess options for how the Department can improve the value to UK society from use of its spectrum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d26e3f5-211c-46b1-bd38-1a0d7d4ee239
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bd7052-5a74-49c7-9b39-71ac7efe7cbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£147,563 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,563 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & 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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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