--- title: "Programme Management and Governance support for the mobilisation of the SONIC Labs programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59b4320e-4ed0-411f-b2ac-91ca4196166b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59b4320e-4ed0-411f-b2ac-91ca4196166b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59b4320e-4ed0-411f-b2ac-91ca4196166b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59b4320e-4ed0-411f-b2ac-91ca4196166b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2021-08-17" --- # Programme Management and Governance support for the mobilisation of the SONIC Labs programme Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59b4320e-4ed0-411f-b2ac-91ca4196166b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59b4320e-4ed0-411f-b2ac-91ca4196166b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59b4320e-4ed0-411f-b2ac-91ca4196166b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Digital Catapult, which is seeking support for the "Programme Management and Governance support for the mobilisation of the SONIC Labs programme." The project falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 31 August 2021. The contract, which has a maximum estimated value of £180,000 excluding VAT, is expected to commence on 1 October 2021 and run for six months, with a possible extension of up to six months at the buyer's discretion. The procurement method is an open procedure which is below the threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in programme and project management, as the buyer is looking for a reliable supplier to assist with stakeholder engagement and mobilisation activities. Businesses capable of supporting technology programme management and fostering relationships within the telecoms industry, particularly those experienced with Open RAN vendors, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable such businesses to expand their client portfolios and deepen their industry connections. ## Notice Digital Catapult is looking to appoint a professional, reliable Supplier to meet their ongoing requirements for the provision of programme/project management, governance and stakeholder engagement support for the next stage of its SONIC Labs Programme. Scope of work: 1. Support the Technology Programme Manager to mobilise the programme at pace, according to priorities established and agreed at least weekly. The work will include providing mobilisation advice, facilitating workshops and meetings to build and assemble the plans and then documenting them, as well as managing and delivering workstream mobilisation activities. 2. Under the direction of the DC Director of Technology Strategy, establish and maintain effective relationship management of the technology stakeholders and strategic partners across the public and private sectors for SONIC Labs, including building and developing the ecosystem of telecoms and Open RAN vendors. The initial Contract term shall be for a period of 6 months with an option for Digital Catapult to extend for 1 further period of up to 6 months, at its discretion. Digital Catapult does not guarantee any volume or value of work from this Contract. However, it is anticipated that the maximum total value (including all expenses, and any extensions) for this Framework may be in the region of GBP 180,000 excluding VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cf80f6-1d89-45d4-a817-46103cc1a702 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIGITAL CATAPULT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cf80f6-1d89-45d4-a817-46103cc1a702 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cf80f6-1d89-45d4-a817-46103cc1a702 17th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG162571 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.digicatapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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