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Rural Connectivity Accelerator Discovery and Development phase RAF048/2324

BEIS

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12 Jan 2024 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the 'Rural Connectivity Accelerator Discovery and Development phase RAF048/2324' project to Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value amounts to £586,555.02 GBP, with a contract period starting on November 13, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The tender deadline was on October 30, 2023. The project aims to improve connectivity to rural areas through hybrid networks and advanced wireless technologies.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in business and management consultancy services to participate in delivering rural connectivity solutions. Businesses with expertise in technology, network infrastructure, and project management would be well-suited to compete for this project. Interested businesses can explore delivering connectivity solutions to rural areas in the UK and overseas territories, aiming to enhance productivity and support community development.

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Notice Title

Rural Connectivity Accelerator Discovery and Development phase RAF048/2324

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services - Sparks DPS - RM6094 Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this project is to support the Government's aims of improving connectivity to rural areas through trialling the use of hybrid networks and encouraging the adoption of advanced wireless technologies to boost productivity and growth. The primary objective of the intervention is to explore how we can make it easier for rural businesses, and communities,to access the connectivity they need, in the quickest and cheapest way. HMG is seeking a provider to deliver the 'discovery and development' phase of the Rural Connectivity Accelerator programme. The objective of the discovery and development phase is to inform the successful design and delivery of up to 10 rural connectivity pilots by: - Analysing the specific barriers that rural and agricultural groups are facing when accessing and adopting connectivity solutions relevant to their needs; - Designing and developing implementation plans for pilot projects that will have the greatest impact in removing these barriers, and which are deliverable within the time and resources available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8222d79d-8402-40a1-8471-c40c6d7b0f39
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£586,555 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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