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title: "External study on the 'Future of Wireless Broadband Technologies"
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buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2022-12-12"
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# External study on the 'Future of Wireless Broadband Technologies

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-480433db-d23b-482b-8b5f-cfd63763bee9

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## Summary

The buying organization, Ofcom, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "External study on the 'Future of Wireless Broadband Technologies" within the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement stage was an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 30th September 2022 and a contract period from 31st October 2022 to 13th January 2023. The location for the procurement is LONDON, SE19HA, England.

This tender presents a business opportunity for firms specialising in research and development services and related consultancy, especially those focusing on wireless broadband technologies. With a contract value of 59,496 GBP, this tender is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs interested in collaborating with the award-winning supplier, PA CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED, to drive innovation in wireless network technologies and broadband service performance.

## Notice

Ofcom has a requirement to understand the technology developments within the radio and satellite areas over the next 5-10 years. The objective of this study is to understand the technology developments within the radio and satellite areas over the next 5-10 years, with a view to understanding the types of broadband service performance that can be delivered on these wireless networks to improve existing network deployments and consequent service availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6581a6cb-fba0-4b84-b2b4-59b5773fcbe6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 13 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,496 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,496 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING (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

- 12 Dec 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6581a6cb-fba0-4b84-b2b4-59b5773fcbe6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6581a6cb-fba0-4b84-b2b4-59b5773fcbe6
  12th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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