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title: "5G Innovation Regions and Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme Evaluation"
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# 5G Innovation Regions and Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme Evaluation

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26d1f7de-29a1-47cc-8f31-b8dbc3c65074

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded a procurement process to evaluate the 5G Innovation Regions and Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme. Awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, this contract falls under the category of research and development services. The process aims to foster innovation and economic growth within the UK, with services expected to be delivered between February 2024 and September 2026. The contract, valued at £348,990, was awarded to KPMG LLP (UK), and activities will cover regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include a tender period ending in December 2023 and evaluations expected to be completed by summer 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises, given its emphasis on process evaluation and economic analysis. Businesses with expertise in digital infrastructure and innovation solutions will find this an avenue to showcase their capabilities in supporting governmental strategies aimed at broad 5G adoption. The collaboration with local authorities emphasises the potential for public sector engagement, making it a strategic fit for firms oriented towards public projects and inter-regional consulting services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insight DPS RM6126. Brief Description of Requirement In order to support DSIT's ambition to deliver world-class digital infrastructure across the UK and drive innovation and unlock opportunities for economic growth, the department is currently in the process of delivering two wireless infrastructure programmes: 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) and the Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP). These programmes form part of DSIT's wider programme to drive 5G adoption across the UK and support the implementation of DSIT's Wireless Infrastructure Strategy. Funding for 5GIR was provided as part of the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, while SIPP is funded through the Shared Outcomes Fund, which aims to pilot projects to test innovative ways of working across the public sector, with an emphasis on thorough plans for evaluation DSIT is seeking a provider to deliver a programme-wide impact, process, and economic evaluation of the 5GIR and SIPP programmes. Although these are separate programmes, the successful bidder will be required to conduct both evaluations of the two programmes under a single contract. The maximum budget available for this work is PS350,000. The two programmes have similar policy objectives, are delivered through Local Authorities, are due to start in late 2023 and run until March 2025. For this reason we are combining the evaluation contracts for the two programmes; but the evaluations themselves will need to be separate. To be clear, this ITT encompasses the evaluation of both programmes and all evaluation activities contained within this, meaning the contract between DSIT and the provider will run until at least Summer 2025, when the impact, process and economic elements are expected to be completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc9d9e-b04c-45dc-9e76-c4fdc59be611 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,990 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG LLP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc9d9e-b04c-45dc-9e76-c4fdc59be611

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cc9d9e-b04c-45dc-9e76-c4fdc59be611
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e7f1ee9-6890-493b-956e-04ca87c36e3b
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