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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fee695a2-ea66-428f-a704-3295f6940e44

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has recently completed a procurement for "Technologies Supporting Convergence of Different Connectivity Solutions". This project, classified under market research services, was based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and concluded with an award to Real Wireless Limited. The tender period ended on 4th February 2020, leading to a contract that commenced on 7th February 2020 and ran until 31st March 2020. The total contract value was £83,250.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in connectivity solutions and market research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the contracting authority considers this contract suitable for them. Companies that focus on wireless technologies and innovative research capabilities may find this tender especially relevant and beneficial for their growth prospects.

## 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/1ef9b35f-8ecc-4afb-a2f6-fd85945d5967 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,250 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REAL WIRELESS |

## 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

- 27 May 2020 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ef9b35f-8ecc-4afb-a2f6-fd85945d5967

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ef9b35f-8ecc-4afb-a2f6-fd85945d5967
  27th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=496892675
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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