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title: "Front Door Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b96c0d8-7c8c-4fd6-a31b-19627855dd50"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2022-01-19"
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# Front Door Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b96c0d8-7c8c-4fd6-a31b-19627855dd50

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement titled "Front Door Research," focusing on research and development services within the UK telecoms sector. The tender period closed on 9 November 2021, and the contract, valued at £49,675, commenced on 10 November 2021 and concluded on 22 December 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarded supplier being Real Wireless Limited, based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those that understand the challenges faced by businesses in the telecoms industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the contract was intentionally designed to accommodate the capabilities of smaller firms. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their offerings and establish valuable connections within the public sector.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide research services into the problems faced by businesses in the Telecoms sector and identify those that prevent businesses from accessing government funding and accessing UK research and development facilities to develop products and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191a4a5a-af73-462f-8259-7c0015c3bbaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2021 - 22 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,675 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REAL WIRELESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191a4a5a-af73-462f-8259-7c0015c3bbaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191a4a5a-af73-462f-8259-7c0015c3bbaa
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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