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title: "Ensuring Optimal Value from Spectrum Research"
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# Ensuring Optimal Value from Spectrum Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d26e3f5-211c-46b1-bd38-1a0d7d4ee239

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Ensuring Optimal Value from Spectrum Research." This process, classified under research and development services, was conducted in London, England. The award was made on 21 December 2021, and the contract is valued at £147,563. The procurement method followed a selective approach, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the project intended to improve the efficiency of UK radio spectrum utilisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in valuable consultancy work related to spectrum research. Companies with expertise in research and development services, data analysis, and telecommunications will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. By participating in such contracts, businesses can contribute to enhancing the overall value of spectrum use in the UK, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration in future projects.

## Notice

DCMS is seeking a supplier to help the Department better understand how to improve efficiency in the way in which the UK utilises its radio spectrum. Research will include examining future demand for radio spectrum across sectors and use cases, calculating the value of spectrum to alternative uses and assessing current utilisation of spectrum. Furthermore, the provider will identify challenges and assess options for how the Department can improve the value to UK society from use of its spectrum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bd7052-5a74-49c7-9b39-71ac7efe7cbe |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,563 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,563 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bd7052-5a74-49c7-9b39-71ac7efe7cbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bd7052-5a74-49c7-9b39-71ac7efe7cbe
  17th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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