--- title: "GB-London: Study of UK Cross Sector Dependencies on Telecoms Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0eeafce1-d71d-4b40-a87a-442f6ad9dbad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0eeafce1-d71d-4b40-a87a-442f6ad9dbad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eeafce1-d71d-4b40-a87a-442f6ad9dbad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eeafce1-d71d-4b40-a87a-442f6ad9dbad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT" published: "2017-11-03" --- # GB-London: Study of UK Cross Sector Dependencies on Telecoms Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eeafce1-d71d-4b40-a87a-442f6ad9dbad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0eeafce1-d71d-4b40-a87a-442f6ad9dbad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eeafce1-d71d-4b40-a87a-442f6ad9dbad.json) ## Summary The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is conducting a tender titled "GB-London: Study of UK Cross Sector Dependencies on Telecoms Services," which focuses on evaluating the reliance of various UK sectors on telecommunications networks. This procurement falls within the research services category and is based in London, with the tender currently at the active stage. The proposal must be submitted by 29th November 2017, with a contract period beginning on 20th December 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2018. The tender employs an open procedure for procurement, with a minimum value of £50,000 and a total estimated value of £100,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and telecommunications analysis. Businesses well-suited to participate in this tender include those with expertise in sector-specific telecommunications dependencies and economic implications of such services. This is an excellent opportunity for SMEs looking to grow their footprint in the telecommunications domain, particularly those that can provide insights into the operational and commercial dependencies affecting key sectors in the UK. ## Notice We are seeking information on the dependencies of the various UK sectors on Telecoms networks and services as provided by Communications Service Providers operating within the UK. Objectives & Scope: The study will develop a landscape overview of operational and commercial dependencies of key UK sectors on CSPs who provide services within the UK. In particular: *An overview of how telecommunications is used within each sector *The criticality of telecommunications to the functioning of the core business of each sector/sub sector *Which CSPs operating within the UK provide the primary services within each sector *Identification of any notable geographical dependencies or characteristics *A view of economic implications associated with sector dependencies on telecommunications *A view of how dependencies will trend within the next 5 to 10 years Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.T To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4S7EDKSJ66 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9d9977-3a2e-4bd6-b9f1-007390a4e852 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9d9977-3a2e-4bd6-b9f1-007390a4e852 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9d9977-3a2e-4bd6-b9f1-007390a4e852 3rd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Study-of-UK-Cross-Sector-Dependencies-on-Telecoms-Services/4S7EDKSJ66 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4S7EDKSJ66 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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