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title: "Rural Connectivity Accelerator Discovery and Development phase RAF048/2324"
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# Rural Connectivity Accelerator Discovery and Development phase RAF048/2324

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b568b195-6e9a-4f20-ac4d-f3d15aa1051e

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the 'Rural Connectivity Accelerator Discovery and Development phase RAF048/2324' project to Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value amounts to £586,555.02 GBP, with a contract period starting on November 13, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The tender deadline was on October 30, 2023. The project aims to improve connectivity to rural areas through hybrid networks and advanced wireless technologies.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in business and management consultancy services to participate in delivering rural connectivity solutions. Businesses with expertise in technology, network infrastructure, and project management would be well-suited to compete for this project. Interested businesses can explore delivering connectivity solutions to rural areas in the UK and overseas territories, aiming to enhance productivity and support community development.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services - Sparks DPS - RM6094 Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this project is to support the Government's aims of improving connectivity to rural areas through trialling the use of hybrid networks and encouraging the adoption of advanced wireless technologies to boost productivity and growth. The primary objective of the intervention is to explore how we can make it easier for rural businesses, and communities,to access the connectivity they need, in the quickest and cheapest way. HMG is seeking a provider to deliver the 'discovery and development' phase of the Rural Connectivity Accelerator programme. The objective of the discovery and development phase is to inform the successful design and delivery of up to 10 rural connectivity pilots by: - Analysing the specific barriers that rural and agricultural groups are facing when accessing and adopting connectivity solutions relevant to their needs; - Designing and developing implementation plans for pilot projects that will have the greatest impact in removing these barriers, and which are deliverable within the time and resources available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8222d79d-8402-40a1-8471-c40c6d7b0f39 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £586,555 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2024 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8222d79d-8402-40a1-8471-c40c6d7b0f39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8222d79d-8402-40a1-8471-c40c6d7b0f39
  12th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4d6fc29-fcd6-460f-bc88-3ba31d415bb1
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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