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Telecommunications Standards Expert Consultancy Services (PRJ_5587)

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

02 Apr 2026 at 09:35

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

13 Nov 2025 at 14:54

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

18 Sep 2025 at 09:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Aug 2025 at 16:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 17:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, based in London, is managing a procurement process titled “Telecommunications Standards Expert Consultancy Services (PRJ_5587)” under an open procedure. The contract pertains to the services industry, mainly focusing on technical consultancy for telecom standards. The process, which began with a tender notice on 19th June 2025, was awarded on 18th September 2025, with contracts starting on various dates in August and September 2025, and running until the end of March 2026, with potential extensions available. The procurement process included an amendment on 2nd April 2026, which addressed additional expenses due to a delay in the original contract signing. The contract value exceeds the threshold, indicating a significant investment in this area.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and technical consultancy services. It is particularly advantageous for organisations with experience in telecommunications research, network design, and standards development processes. Companies with expertise in specific working groups such as 3GPP SA2, TSG RAN, and those familiar with Open RAN design and the debates surrounding 6G development are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method not only supports fair competition but also encourages participation from both large enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering an inclusive environment for business growth through advanced connectivity technology projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecommunications Standards Expert Consultancy Services (PRJ_5587)

Notice Description

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ("DSIT") is leading the UK governments' approach to the development of technical standards for advanced telecommunications connectivity technologies. As part of this, DSIT plans to engage specialists to assist with advancing the standards for these emergent technologies with a view to mitigating ongoing security, resilience, and interoperability issues, and ensuring that advanced connectivity technologies support greater digital inclusion and sustainability. These specialists would support DSIT by providing technical knowledge and resource when engaging with Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) to support the creation of effective standards which align with UK government objectives. We would encourage bids from those with extensive experience in one or more of the following: * Extensive experience in telecommunications research/ network design, with a strong working knowledge of the standards development process; * Strong evidence of experience working as an active participant in standards development, preferably with considerable experience in 3GPP SA2 or related working groups; * Strong evidence of experience working as an active participant in standards development, preferably with considerable experience in 3GPP TSG RAN or related working groups; * Strong understanding of Open RAN design and interfaces; Familiarity with the key technology debates surrounding 6G development would also be an asset.

Lot Information

3GPP SA2

3GPP SA2 standards engagement

Options: Agreement can be extended by up to 12 months subject to business requirements

Renewal: Agreement can be extended by up to 12 months

3GPP RAN

3GPP RAN & Open RAN standards engagement

Options: Agreement can be extended by up to 12 months subject to business requirements

Renewal: Agreement can be extended by up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055063
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030681-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£184,135 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£185,135 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

PA CONSULTING

PA Consulting Services Limited

YOOVIP

YOOVIP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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