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title: "Digital Infrastructure and Broadband Research and Evaluation Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Digital Infrastructure and Broadband Research and Evaluation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaa233db-60ca-4c17-b666-37b56627ba93

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is currently engaged in a procurement process for "Digital Infrastructure and Broadband Research and Evaluation Services." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is targeted at suppliers able to provide evaluation consultancy services. The tender period is active, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th April 2019. A supplier engagement day will take place on 10th April 2019, where potential suppliers can learn more and network. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2019 and will run until 1st April 2021.

This procurement tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and evaluation consultancy to grow their business. Companies that specialise in digital infrastructure and those experienced in working with governmental agencies would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to explore potential collaborations and broaden their networks within the public sector.

## Notice

The purposes of this PIN are: 1. Gauge market interest in the indicative pipeline of work 2. Identify barriers to engagement for suppliers who wish to deliver research and evaluation services to DCMS 3. Facilitate collaborative engagement and networking between suppliers by identifying opportunities for collaboration through invitation to a supplier briefing event DCMS are issuing a Request for Information which consists of a questionnaire containing background information and a number questions requiring responses. There will also be a supplier engagement day on 10.04.2019, which is open to all suppliers to attend (registration required). Please contact jacob.coker@culture.gov.uk for more information. There is no guarantee that this Request for Information will result in a Competitive tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebacd74d-1800-4a13-a321-2aa6f49d0e92 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONON |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2019 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebacd74d-1800-4a13-a321-2aa6f49d0e92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebacd74d-1800-4a13-a321-2aa6f49d0e92
  6th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=387155315
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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