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title: "Undertaking a Baseline Study to Support the Evaluation of the UK's Open Networks R&D Fund"
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# Undertaking a Baseline Study to Support the Evaluation of the UK's Open Networks R&D Fund

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecd19211-6a19-4b57-807f-10e61d5b4197

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for undertaking a baseline study to support the evaluation of the UK's Open Networks R&D Fund. The contract, with a total value of £96,475, was awarded to FRONTIER ECONOMICS LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 7th October 2022 to 27th January 2023. The deadline for the tender period was 9th September 2022, and the award was made on 14th October 2022.

This opportunity might be of interest to businesses providing research services in the UK. With a focus on supporting the Open Networks Research and Development Fund, this tender could benefit large businesses with expertise in research services. DCMS, as the buying organisation, is actively engaging with suppliers to support their procurement goals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may also find this opportunity suitable for collaboration and business growth in the services sector.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a supplier to undertake a baselining exercise in support of the Open Networks Research and Development Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136b4108-cac1-41ca-a598-944e9a3f629c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,475 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 8 Nov 2022 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136b4108-cac1-41ca-a598-944e9a3f629c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136b4108-cac1-41ca-a598-944e9a3f629c
  8th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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