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title: "UK Technology Sector Research"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2021-02-04"
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# UK Technology Sector Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96d80d72-f416-4036-a62a-8352fdc028e3

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has recently completed a public procurement process titled "UK Technology Sector Research," aimed at exploring the effectiveness of its programmes supporting the UK Technology Sector. This research falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services," with a contract value of £39,500. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach through a single tender action, and the contract commenced on 11 January 2021, concluding on 28 February 2021. The location of the buyer's office is in London, specifically at 100 Parliament Street, SW1A 2BQ, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services within the technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their capacity for innovation and tailored service offerings. Engaging in this procurement could enable these businesses to expand their market reach and contribute to meaningful research that influences future governmental strategies in the technology space.

## Notice

DCMS is commissioning research into the UK Technology Sector and the effectiveness of DCMS programmes aimed as supporting the sector in terms of their sustainability and impact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cda95e2-deb0-496c-8077-218d28e28b80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,500 |
| 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 | 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

- 4 Feb 2021 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cda95e2-deb0-496c-8077-218d28e28b80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cda95e2-deb0-496c-8077-218d28e28b80
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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