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title: "5G Testbeds and Trials Programme: Early process and impact evaluation"
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# 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme: Early process and impact evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b1e26cd-4190-489c-a781-8b1a03d4dc1c

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is overseeing the procurement titled "5G Testbeds and Trials Programme: Early process and impact evaluation", which falls under the services sector, specifically related to economic impact assessment. This award was officially published on 17th October 2019, with a contract value of £1,000,000. The contract is set to commence on 14th October 2019 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st September 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating a transparent invitation to all interested parties to submit their bids, with the tender period ending on 17th September 2019.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic assessments and 5G technology applications. Companies that specialise in technology evaluation, programme impact analysis, or have experience working with government bodies would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging with this programme could not only enhance their portfolio but also position them as key players in the ongoing evolution of 5G capabilities within the UK economy.

## Notice

The DCMS 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme (5GTT) was established in 2017 with the aim to maximise the prospective benefits that 5G could bring to the UK economy through timely deployment and effective utilisation of 5G technology. The Programme is encouraging and funding the creation of a series of Testbeds and Trials in a range of market segments. It has been allocated a total of PS200m capital funding. The requirement is to conduct an initial assessment of the 5GTT Programme which is expected to focus on the process elements and the early impacts of the Programme projects to date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35056437-b25d-4f2e-acf9-8ce5c0556047 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2019 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35056437-b25d-4f2e-acf9-8ce5c0556047

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35056437-b25d-4f2e-acf9-8ce5c0556047
  17th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=435780013
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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