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title: "Evaluation and Research Activities for the Product Security & Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2024"
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# Evaluation and Research Activities for the Product Security & Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2024

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c67a9c6-9aff-4e2d-9033-43cd6fbf939c

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Evaluation and Research Activities for the Product Security & Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2024." This tender falls under the industry category of research services (CPV code 73110000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 26th August 2024, the contract start date on 12th September 2024, and the contract end date on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £181,000 GBP, went to RSM UK Consulting LLP, as published on 20th September 2024. This tender is part of the later procurement stage, specifically the 'Award' stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in evaluation and research services within the telecommunications and internet regulation sectors. The focus on consumer Internet of Things (IoT) regulations indicates a need for expertise in technological assessments and compliance evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given their suitability as identified by DSIT. Companies excelling in data analysis, compliance consulting, and regulatory impact assessments would be well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities and contribute to the development of critical regulatory frameworks.

## Notice

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology wishes to appoint a supplier to conduct evaluation and research activities for the consumer Internet of Things (IoT) regulations set out in the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act 2022 and Regulations, which came into force in April 2024. The output of these activities will inform the development of a Post-Implementation Review (PIR) to be published by October 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc39b91c-a961-4d78-b43f-670dcc7cc9a8 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc39b91c-a961-4d78-b43f-670dcc7cc9a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc39b91c-a961-4d78-b43f-670dcc7cc9a8
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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