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RAJAR Bureau Planning System

OFCOM

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13 Feb 2026 at 06:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the RAJAR Bureau Planning System has been managed by Ofcom, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract pertains to the industry category of services, specifically for research services (CPV code 73110000). This public procurement contract has reached the award stage, with DP Software and Services Ltd in Stoke on Trent named as the supplier. Key dates include the contract being signed on 9 January 2026. The contract is active from 9 January 2026 to 4 December 2027, with a potential maximum extension until 4 December 2029. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, below threshold, adhering to the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software analysis and research services, particularly those capable of providing solutions for RAJAR data analysis. Due to the procurement method of limited competition, it offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the awarding to DP Software and Services Ltd. Companies with expertise in digital and data-driven solutions are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their reach and grow their business within the UK public sector. As the contract involves possibility of renewal at Ofcom's discretion, additional business opportunities may arise, leading to more extended collaborations.

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Notice Title

RAJAR Bureau Planning System

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for access to software for analysis of RAJAR data, often referred to as a RAJAR bureau planning system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065368
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013204-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,740 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 4 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DP SOFTWARE AND SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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