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Undertaking a Baseline Study to Support the Evaluation of the UK's Open Networks R&D Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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08 Nov 2022 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for undertaking a baseline study to support the evaluation of the UK's Open Networks R&D Fund. The contract, with a total value of £96,475, was awarded to FRONTIER ECONOMICS LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 7th October 2022 to 27th January 2023. The deadline for the tender period was 9th September 2022, and the award was made on 14th October 2022.

This opportunity might be of interest to businesses providing research services in the UK. With a focus on supporting the Open Networks Research and Development Fund, this tender could benefit large businesses with expertise in research services. DCMS, as the buying organisation, is actively engaging with suppliers to support their procurement goals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may also find this opportunity suitable for collaboration and business growth in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Undertaking a Baseline Study to Support the Evaluation of the UK's Open Networks R&D Fund

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a supplier to undertake a baselining exercise in support of the Open Networks Research and Development Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecd19211-6a19-4b57-807f-10e61d5b4197
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136b4108-cac1-41ca-a598-944e9a3f629c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,475 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,475 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 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 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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