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UK Technology Sector Research

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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04 Feb 2021 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has recently completed a public procurement process titled "UK Technology Sector Research," aimed at exploring the effectiveness of its programmes supporting the UK Technology Sector. This research falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services," with a contract value of £39,500. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach through a single tender action, and the contract commenced on 11 January 2021, concluding on 28 February 2021. The location of the buyer's office is in London, specifically at 100 Parliament Street, SW1A 2BQ, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services within the technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their capacity for innovation and tailored service offerings. Engaging in this procurement could enable these businesses to expand their market reach and contribute to meaningful research that influences future governmental strategies in the technology space.

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Notice Title

UK Technology Sector Research

Notice Description

DCMS is commissioning research into the UK Technology Sector and the effectiveness of DCMS programmes aimed as supporting the sector in terms of their sustainability and impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96d80d72-f416-4036-a62a-8352fdc028e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cda95e2-deb0-496c-8077-218d28e28b80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£39,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR 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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