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Telecoms Analyst Services

OFCOM

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06 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a buying organisation based in London, has completed the procurement process for "Telecoms Analyst Services" in the miscellaneous business and business-related services category. The contract, awarded through a direct single tender action (below threshold), entails providing research subscription services with various technology-focused insights, reports, and access to industry analysts. The procurement stage is completed with key dates including a tender period ending on 24th January 2025, and the contract period spanning from 31st January 2025 to 31st January 2026. The total contract value is £35,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in telecommunications research and related services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage due to the tender's suitability for these entities. The chosen supplier, Informa Telecoms & Media Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale business capable of meeting Ofcom's requirements, with expertise in delivering comprehensive telecoms analysis and industry insights.

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Notice Title

Telecoms Analyst Services

Notice Description

Research subscription service that includes a range of technology-focused insights, reports, and access to industry analysts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8213136-1e8a-4c4f-af7a-5fbe8bd8aa53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43fee8f6-49cc-43fe-b95a-391736a80fd5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
02079813000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMA TELECOMS & MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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