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title: "Understanding the Value of Spectrum Currently used for Digital Terrestrial TV"
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# Understanding the Value of Spectrum Currently used for Digital Terrestrial TV

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27a3b3b2-3e71-48c8-b55c-d43fbb7ebc6c

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract titled "Understanding the Value of Spectrum Currently used for Digital Terrestrial TV" within the research and development services category. This project aims to support the future of TV distribution and is taking place in London, England. The buying organisation is DCMS, located at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award process is complete, with Analysis Mason Limited being selected as the supplier, and the contract period runs from 15 October 2025 to 21 January 2026. The contract value is £158,372.50. The tender stage concluded on 8 August 2025, with the award date on 5 November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in spectrum analysis and digital TV technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, offering them a chance to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses with a proficient understanding of media communication technologies and consultancy expertise could effectively compete, making it an ideal opportunity for growth in the evolving digital services market.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services to support a major project addressing the future of TV distribution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4671d8-f81b-442f-918c-c214ca8141c1 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 21 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,372 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,372 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANALYSIS MASON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4671d8-f81b-442f-918c-c214ca8141c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4671d8-f81b-442f-918c-c214ca8141c1
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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