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title: "Review of Advanced and Specialist Digital Skills Shortages"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# Review of Advanced and Specialist Digital Skills Shortages

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afda93bf-9365-41f7-8624-b594ae73a687

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by The Department for Culture Media & Sport, involved a tender titled "Review of Advanced and Specialist Digital Skills Shortages." This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development, specifically concerning the digital technology sector. The tender period ended on 20 February 2017, and the contract has a duration starting from 3 March 2017 and concluding on 31 July 2017. The total contract value is £97,000, highlighting the significant investment in understanding the digital skills landscape in the UK.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in labour market analysis and digital skills development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide tailored insights and innovative approaches to the advanced and specialist digital skills shortage. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in workforce analytics and development strategies may find this an appealing avenue for growth.

## Notice

Research to provide us with an understanding of the characteristics of the advanced and specialist digital labour market and workforce in the UK, the current and future advanced and specialist digital skills needs in the digital technology sector and wider economy and how the UK digital skills pipeline is positioned to fill these needs. This research will help us to make decisions about how to focus efforts on developing the UK's advanced and specialist digital skills pipeline to meet demand in the labour market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8257d9d9-6461-415c-ba8c-0ae2b426e955 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 | PYE TAIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2017 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8257d9d9-6461-415c-ba8c-0ae2b426e955

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8257d9d9-6461-415c-ba8c-0ae2b426e955
  12th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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