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title: "5G Demands, Impacts and Consumer Barriers Research"
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# 5G Demands, Impacts and Consumer Barriers Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8879fcbf-057c-4ddb-b0b2-9f214229d42e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "5G Demands, Impacts and Consumer Barriers Research" was carried out by the Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS), located in London. The initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27 November 2020, with the contract period running from 18 December 2020 to 12 March 2021. The award notice was published on 8 February 2021, indicating the successful supplier, Cambridge Econometrics Limited, with a total contract value of £149,550.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and consultancy services. By competing for similar public contracts, businesses can expand their market presence and contribute to essential government analyses that shape future policy decisions regarding 5G technology in the UK. Companies with expertise in market research, consumer behaviour, and telecommunications would be particularly well-suited to pursue such contracts, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities while supporting the government's objectives for technological advancement.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to conduct analysis to help us better understand the demand side of the 5G market, and the opportunities and challenges various UK consumers of 5G will face. The provider will be appointed to help identify areas in the market where there might be a need for government policy to ensure that UK consumers and the UK economy as a whole get the best out of the technological progress that 5G will bring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8497f997-9276-4a7c-af83-06720c002ecc |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 12 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,550 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8497f997-9276-4a7c-af83-06720c002ecc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8497f997-9276-4a7c-af83-06720c002ecc
  8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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