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title: "GB-London: Technologies Supporting Convergence of Different Connectivity Solutions"
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# GB-London: Technologies Supporting Convergence of Different Connectivity Solutions

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c333d80f-edb8-44b0-aa39-a6eba52e1c96

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, centred in London, UK. The opportunity entitled "Technologies Supporting Convergence of Different Connectivity Solutions" is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15th January 2020. The project, identified under the industry category of research services, is set to commence on 21st January 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2020. The procurement will follow an open procedure, and the total contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and market analysis services. Businesses that can contribute to developing integrated connectivity models and have expertise in wireless technologies are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could help these businesses enhance their market presence and collaborate with government entities.

## Notice

We are seeking to commission research to: 1) Inform the development of an integrated model of UK connectivity. This research will inform the inputs/assumptions for this model. The model aims: - to identify the potential to use different technologies to meet connectivity requirements across the UK, - assess trade offs as well as costs and benefits across different potential policy interventions 2) Understand better the wireless technologies and future developments that can support convergence between fixed and mobile networks. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1706605c-bc89-47b8-9a06-b7607d0d9206 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1706605c-bc89-47b8-9a06-b7607d0d9206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1706605c-bc89-47b8-9a06-b7607d0d9206
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Technologies-Supporting-Convergence-of-Different-Connectivity-Solutions/P94JVM9Z9K
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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