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title: "Project Development on 5G Testbeds and Trials - Urban and Rural Connected Communities"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Project Development on 5G Testbeds and Trials - Urban and Rural Connected Communities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e63bbe8-b363-4ad7-8653-e591bde990d2

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, seeking consultancy services for the "Project Development on 5G Testbeds and Trials - Urban and Rural Connected Communities". This procurement falls under the telecommunication consultancy services category, with a contract value of £43,955. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 7 January 2019, with the contract commencing on 9 January 2019 and concluding on 28 February 2019. The services are delivered to locations in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for consultancy firms specialising in telecommunication and project management services, especially those with experience in connectivity strategies for rural and urban environments. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in technological solutions and commercial models related to 5G would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. With the ongoing demand for advanced connectivity solutions, this sector presents significant potential for growth and innovation.

## Notice

A review of rural connectivity approaches is required including potential demand, vertical use cases, technological solutions and commercial models.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6f4e2c-74d3-4c23-9c1d-f38f531d8721 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,955 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6f4e2c-74d3-4c23-9c1d-f38f531d8721

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6f4e2c-74d3-4c23-9c1d-f38f531d8721
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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