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Network resilience: Consumers' Experiences of Network Outages Impacting Communications Services

OFCOM

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17 Dec 2024 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded by OFCOM, focusing on "Network resilience: Consumers' Experiences of Network Outages Impacting Communications Services", pertains to research services within the industry category "Research services" (CPV: 73110000). The procurement location is London, United Kingdom, and the process has reached the award stage. OFCOM has employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The overall contract value is £70,320, with the contract period spanning from 4th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The tender process concluded on 25th September 2024.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in research services, particularly those with a focus on network resilience issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this contract attractive as it aligns with the needs of exploring network outage impacts and customer experiences. Given the prestigious buyer, OFCOM, and the nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in communications services and network analysis will be well-suited to compete, expand their portfolio, and gain valuable insights to further their capabilities in this domain.

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Notice Title

Network resilience: Consumers' Experiences of Network Outages Impacting Communications Services

Notice Description

This awarded contract is for the provision of research services that would explore the experiences and concerns of UK consumers, citizens, and micro businesses experiencing network outages, and their needs going forward. Highlighting a number of types of network outage and look at the impacts of that outage, any preventative action that could have been taken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fef4c78a-5d4f-47d8-8383-ad8fe5e10161
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89938b8-460a-46a3-80f6-2d540722beeb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£70,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVANTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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