Tender

INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR TO THE SHARED RURAL NETWORK (SRN)

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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09 Feb 2021 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is currently conducting a procurement process for the role of Independent Assessor to the Shared Rural Network (SRN). This contract is categorised under professional and specialist services within the telecommunications industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 9 March 2021. The contract is set to commence on 26 March 2021 and will run for a duration of five years, with a potential extension for an additional year, with a total budget of £250,000 excluding VAT.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in telecommunications consultancy and network assessment. Businesses that offer skilled consultancy services, particularly within the telecommunications sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The role involves monitoring and assessing mobile network operators' capabilities, making it ideal for firms experienced in compliance assessment and network deployment strategies.

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Notice Title

INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR TO THE SHARED RURAL NETWORK (SRN)

Notice Description

DCMS is seeking to Appoint an individual that will provide an assessment of the MNO's capabilities to deliver their objectives within the SRN programme. The role of the Independent Assessor is to monitor the progress of the TNS deployment, through the DMSL's TNS Delivery Framework and in line with Ofcom's Notice of Compliance Verification Methodology. The Independent Assessor will provide external scrutiny and challenge to DMSL as they deliver SRN. The Contract will be in place from 26 March 2021 to 25 March 2026 - A contract term of 5 years , with The total budget, is proposed at PS250,000 (exclusive of VAT) with an the option of an extension for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DCMS is seeking to appoint an SRN Independent Assessor who will provide an assessment of the MNO's capabilities to deliver their objectives within the SRN programme. The Shared Rural Network will provide coverage to 280,000 premises and 16,000km of roads, with the biggest improvements in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. There will also be further indirect improvements over time, including a boost to 'in car' coverage on around 45,000 km of road, and better indoor coverage in around 1.2m business premises and homes. The Contract will be in place from 26 March 2021 to 25 March 2026 - A contract term of 5 years , with the option of an extension for a further 12 months. The Project has a total budget of PS250,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029183
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002588-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
Kate Bell
Contact Email
kate.bell@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072116824

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

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