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title: "Baseline and evaluate the 5G Testbed and Trials Programme"
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# Baseline and evaluate the 5G Testbed and Trials Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30ce284a-0f87-4da1-925d-4136a6501b21

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, involves a project titled "Baseline and evaluate the 5G Testbed and Trials Programme." This falls under the services category, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy services within the UK, with delivery planned in London. The tender process has been completed, with the contract awarded on 9 April 2018 for a value of £140,850. The contract period spans from 16 April 2018 to 31 March 2019, having followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The deadline for submissions was set for 19 March 2018, reflecting the distinctive timelines within public procurement activities.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with experience in assessing programme impacts and methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as they are encouraged to participate in similar procurement opportunities. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in 5G technologies and relevant monitoring frameworks would be well-suited to compete in future tenders within this sector. The focus on evaluating the impacts and outcomes of government-supported projects highlights the potential for innovative businesses to engage with and influence significant digital infrastructure initiatives.

## Notice

The requirement is for a Provider to propose how DCMS understand and measure the impact of the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme and baseline this. This includes an assessment of existing Programme benefits, logic model, and monitoring and evaluation metrics, and to propose improvements to these. The appropriate evaluation methodology should be established and programme of work proposed to understand the outcomes and impacts of the 5G Programme, and how the individual projects funded contribute to these.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebdfe1f-daa6-460f-bcc2-65cbc867e0fe |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,850 |
| 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebdfe1f-daa6-460f-bcc2-65cbc867e0fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aebdfe1f-daa6-460f-bcc2-65cbc867e0fe
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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