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title: "An evaluation of the impact of TechNation programmes"
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# An evaluation of the impact of TechNation programmes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cada75a5-a415-4c43-a69b-b0545ef4502f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), involved a tender titled "An evaluation of the impact of TechNation programmes." This project falls under the research services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th August 2019, with the contract running from 16th September 2019 to 20th January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and evaluation services, particularly those with experience in assessing the impact of digital programmes. Firms offering insights into the tech sector's economic benefits, especially voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with such evaluations can enhance a business's reputation and contribute to the advancement of the UK's digital ecosystem.

## Notice

The UK Government has committed through the Digital Strategy to making the UK the best place to start and grow a digital business. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) leads on digital and recognises that to achieve this we need flourishing ecosystems and strong technology sectors, spread across the UK. In November 2017, the merging of TechCity UK and Tech North was announced to speed up the growth of the UK's pioneering and innovative digital companies and clusters. In 2018, this merger formed Tech Nation, an independent, private sector organisation, reflecting the organisation's growing focus on supporting the tech ecosystem throughout the whole of the UK. This tender is for the evaluation of Tech Nation's work so far, assessing the impact and economic benefit of the full range of its programmes, reviewing the implementation of recommendations from previous evaluations and checking that current monitoring systems are optimum. The tender is being procured by DCMS with Tech Nation's participation in the steering group overseeing the evaluation and will have sight of the final deliverables of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf9460b-4213-43c1-b460-7bc8f3a81e64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 20 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,700 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2020 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf9460b-4213-43c1-b460-7bc8f3a81e64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf9460b-4213-43c1-b460-7bc8f3a81e64
  27th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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