---
title: "Diversification of the UK Telecoms Supply Chain"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2020-05-27"
---

# Diversification of the UK Telecoms Supply Chain

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d.json)

## Summary

The procurement process titled "Diversification of the UK Telecoms Supply Chain" was initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, located in London, England. The contract falls within the research services category and was completed with an award date of 31 January 2020. The value of the contract was approximately £198,225, with a minimum value of £160,000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spanned from 3 February 2020 to 31 March 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth within the telecommunications sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses capable of offering innovative research solutions, insight into market trends, and an understanding of policy interventions in the telecoms supply chain would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this sector can facilitate collaboration with a significant government department and enhance market positioning in a vital industry.

## Notice

DCMS commissioned research to: 1. Understand how current and future technological trends might shape the supply-side (supply chain factors and costs) and the demand-side (i.e. how network operators buy equipment and associated services and options available) of the UK telecoms equipment market, in the next 5 to 10 years. 2. Identify opportunities that may require policy interventions to improve the functioning of the market and the outcomes. 3. Propose a range of short term and longer term policy options (highlighting potential market-based solutions), with a framework for practical implementation and assessment that would help us achieve our targeted diversification strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fb2102-9d60-419b-97d2-d741d56d4a39 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,225 |
| 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 May 2020 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fb2102-9d60-419b-97d2-d741d56d4a39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79fb2102-9d60-419b-97d2-d741d56d4a39
  27th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a14b5c5-acd7-4277-b81b-df6c3e78890d.json.