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title: "Consultancy: Subject Matter Expertise in Connectivity & Mobility"
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# Consultancy: Subject Matter Expertise in Connectivity & Mobility

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fa8af53-991b-48b5-947d-448eafe18e8d

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## Summary

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED is seeking consultancy services focused on connectivity and mobility as part of its initiatives on 'Smart Cities.' The tender, titled "Consultancy: Subject Matter Expertise in Connectivity & Mobility," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy, with an estimated value of £50,000. The procurement method is limited and follows a competitive quotation process. The tender period concluded on 19 January 2018, and the contract is set to begin on 5 February 2018, lasting until 4 May 2018. This process is based in the South East of England.

This consultancy opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in connectivity technologies, such as 5G, and mobility solutions, including connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV). Businesses that can demonstrate relevant expertise in these areas and are capable of producing strategic insights will find this contract a valuable opportunity to engage with a prominent governmental organisation. Enhancing their market presence through such contracts can foster growth and further their capabilities in smart urban development initiatives.

## Notice

OS require consultancy services to support its work on 'Smart Cities'. Within this area, OS has a growing reputation in the emerging fields of connectivity (notably 5G) and mobility (notably CAV). Both technologies are underpinned by a richer understanding of 'place' but are part of established value ecosystems. OS need to produce a consistent market message, which incorporates all its relevant business area. To achieve the above, OS intend to contract the services of subject matter experts in connectivity and mobility respectively, to assist in developing OS' strategy in these areas and act as a focal point for engagement with their respective sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddeb698a-4f4a-4816-935b-100dae91b9af |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 4 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 0AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddeb698a-4f4a-4816-935b-100dae91b9af
- 9 Jan 2018 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa509ba-9a67-4fb5-9d12-cd880e04572c
- 8 Jan 2018 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa509ba-9a67-4fb5-9d12-cd880e04572c
- 2 Jan 2018 at 13:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa509ba-9a67-4fb5-9d12-cd880e04572c
- 2 Jan 2018 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa509ba-9a67-4fb5-9d12-cd880e04572c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddeb698a-4f4a-4816-935b-100dae91b9af
  1st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa509ba-9a67-4fb5-9d12-cd880e04572c
  9th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f764df1f-fb7d-4995-b563-1e14014ae1f3
  Request for Quotation (RFQ) Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c4493a6-6313-4922-81c7-125eb0cb5b64
  Request for Quotation (RFQ) Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbe3e40a-06df-4361-897a-995f5175addc
  Clarification Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69ec9dc1-bbb2-45d2-a391-ca905ae3e7a0
  Clarification Question Responses

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