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title: "Electronic Programming Provider"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ad8035b-849e-46d8-8435-9b3b705cf7fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2025-02-13"
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# Electronic Programming Provider

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ad8035b-849e-46d8-8435-9b3b705cf7fe

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## Summary

OFCOM has completed a public procurement process seeking an Electronic Programming Provider. The procurement, falling under the category of industry-specific software packages, targets businesses in locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold) with a total contract value of £62,565. The award, announced on 17 December 2024, details a contract period starting on 17 January 2025 and ending on 16 January 2028. The procurement aimed primarily at SMEs and VCSEs, was in the 'services' main procurement category.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for software providers specialising in industry-specific applications. SMEs and VCSEs will find this tender particularly favourable due to the procurement's targeted suitability. Companies with a robust portfolio in software development for telecommunications or broadcasting are well-suited to compete, given OFCOM's role and requirements. The awarded supplier, The Press Association Limited, illustrates the type of established yet nimble organisation capable of leveraging such opportunities for growth and market expansion.

## Notice

Electronic Programming Provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96c440b-068f-4e2b-9fd2-61ca50fb35b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,565 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,955 |
| 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 | THE PRESS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96c440b-068f-4e2b-9fd2-61ca50fb35b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96c440b-068f-4e2b-9fd2-61ca50fb35b7
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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