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title: "DRCF AI Hub Evaluation"
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# DRCF AI Hub Evaluation

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01f2357e-4019-4b41-9f80-a5cc3fbfd988

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## Summary

Ofcom, on behalf of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF), has completed the procurement process for the "DRCF AI Hub Evaluation" project. This contract, classified under the industry category "Evaluation consultancy services," required an agency to review the design and delivery of the Hub pilot and provide recommendations for its continuation or for future DRCF projects. The procurement process utilised a competitive quotation method and was below the threshold, falling under the "limited" procurement method. The contract, valued at £51,730, has a contract period from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. This tender includes delivery across several locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in evaluation and assessment projects. The awarded contract was secured by the Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services LLP, an SME, emphasising Ofcom's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises. Businesses capable of providing detailed reviews and strategic recommendations could find similar opportunities in future projects, making it a highly suitable industry for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy services.

## Notice

Ofcom on behalf of the DRCF procured the services of an evaluation agency to review the design and delivery of the Hub pilot and provide recommendations to inform either the continuation of the Hub in some form and/or provide broader insight for future DRCF projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e2a560b-7d77-475d-aa9b-62c963346d8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,730 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e2a560b-7d77-475d-aa9b-62c963346d8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e2a560b-7d77-475d-aa9b-62c963346d8b
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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