Award

Independent Assessor to the Shared Rural Network

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

19 Jul 2021 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Independent Assessor to the Shared Rural Network" project, aimed at enhancing 4G mobile coverage across the United Kingdom. This initiative falls within the business services sector, classified under the CPV code 79000000. The tender method used was an open procedure, and the successful bid was awarded to Real Wireless Limited on 7th May 2021. The contract period commenced on 18th May 2021 and is set to conclude on 17th May 2026. The procurement was finalised with a contract value of £249,600.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consulting and project assessment, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in telecommunications and project monitoring will be ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders, benefiting from engagements that enhance rural connectivity and contribute to the development of essential infrastructure within the UK.

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Notice Title

Independent Assessor to the Shared Rural Network

Notice Description

In 2020 the Government announced that it had entered into agreement with mobile operators to provide grant funding in order to deliver the 'Shared Rural Network' which seeks to increase 4G mobile coverage throughout the United Kingdom. DCMS requires a supplier to monitor the progress of the 'Total Not Spot Sites' (TNS) deployment. The Independent Assessor will observe, monitor and scrutinise the execution of the steps of the TNS delivery process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da41f4da-ef8a-4d7e-85b4-89ff66c6ef68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a23a15-7246-4250-9a21-4fdf91a8cfda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2021 - 17 May 2026 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

REAL WIRELESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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