Planning

Audit of Broadband Installations

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Planning

04 May 2021 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport is planning a procurement process for the title "Audit of Broadband Installations," classified under computer audit consultancy services. This tender, with a total value of £2,000,000, is set to encompass audits of broadband installations across various locations in the UK, which will be communicated to the supplier weekly. Key dates include the future notice date of 4th May 2021, indicating when further details may be released. The procurement method is through a tender, and the current stage of the process remains in the planning phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, especially those with capabilities in the telecommunications industry. Firms that can provide rigorous compliance auditing for broadband installations or have prior experience working with government-backed initiatives will be well-suited to compete. Given the focus on improving broadband services, companies that engage in technology integration and data management may also find valuable partnerships and revenue streams through this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Audit of Broadband Installations

Notice Description

As part of the Scheme's value for money controls, there is a requirement to conduct audits of certain completed installations to confirm that the installations are compliant with the terms of the scheme. There could also be a requirement to conduct pre-installation audits. The Supplier will be required to gather specified information about certain broadband installations which have been funded (or part-funded) by the Scheme. The locations of the broadband installations which require an Audit will be notified by BDUK to the Supplier on a weekly basis. Suppliers will be required to complete the required audits within a specified timescale. The Services may be required for installations at any UK postcode.

Lot Information

Tender for Auditing of Broadband Installations (UK Wide)

The Government is providing up to PS210m worth of voucher funding as immediate help for people experiencing slow broadband speeds in rural areas. Vouchers worth up to PS1,500 for homes and PS3,500 for businesses help to cover the costs of installing gigabit broadband to people's doorsteps. Businesses or residents that are eligible for gigabit vouchers can access the scheme through a supplier. Additional information: About BDUK Building Digital UK (BDUK) is the Directorate within DCMS responsible for programmes delivering superfast and full fibre networks across the UK and is made up of a number of key programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02acc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009556-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72400000 - Internet services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72810000 - Computer audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
samuel.hancock@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072112088

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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