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title: "Diversification of the UK Telecommunications Supply Chain - International Strategies"
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# Diversification of the UK Telecommunications Supply Chain - International Strategies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4267547a-5264-4df2-8c14-4ffb43fc5f12

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport in London has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Diversification of the UK Telecommunications Supply Chain - International Strategies." This project, initiated through a selective procurement method, aimed to analyse and support the implementation of telecom supply chain diversification policies, with a contract value of £99,895. The tender period ended on 30th June 2021, while the contract was active from 6th July 2021 to 3rd September 2021. The primary industry category for this procurement falls under business services, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, and similar areas.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in consulting and analysis, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in telecommunications, supply chain strategy, and market analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, as they can leverage their skills to support public sector initiatives aimed at enhancing the UK's telecommunications landscape.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to conduct an analysis, and produce evidence in order to support the implementation of the telecoms supply chain diversification policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d494df-3a67-40eb-b02c-d1d66b34410e |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 3 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,895 |
| 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 & 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d494df-3a67-40eb-b02c-d1d66b34410e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d494df-3a67-40eb-b02c-d1d66b34410e
  22nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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