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title: "INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR TO THE SHARED RURAL NETWORK (SRN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029183"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2021-02-09"
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# INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR TO THE SHARED RURAL NETWORK (SRN)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029183

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is currently conducting a procurement process for the role of Independent Assessor to the Shared Rural Network (SRN). This contract is categorised under professional and specialist services within the telecommunications industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 9 March 2021. The contract is set to commence on 26 March 2021 and will run for a duration of five years, with a potential extension for an additional year, with a total budget of £250,000 excluding VAT.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in telecommunications consultancy and network assessment. Businesses that offer skilled consultancy services, particularly within the telecommunications sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The role involves monitoring and assessing mobile network operators' capabilities, making it ideal for firms experienced in compliance assessment and network deployment strategies.

## Notice

DCMS is seeking to Appoint an individual that will provide an assessment of the MNO's capabilities to deliver their objectives within the SRN programme. The role of the Independent Assessor is to monitor the progress of the TNS deployment, through the DMSL's TNS Delivery Framework and in line with Ofcom's Notice of Compliance Verification Methodology. The Independent Assessor will provide external scrutiny and challenge to DMSL as they deliver SRN. The Contract will be in place from 26 March 2021 to 25 March 2026 - A contract term of 5 years , with The total budget, is proposed at PS250,000 (exclusive of VAT) with an the option of an extension for a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DCMS is seeking to appoint an SRN Independent Assessor who will provide an assessment of the MNO's capabilities to deliver their objectives within the SRN programme. The Shared Rural Network will provide coverage to 280,000 premises and 16,000km of roads, with the biggest improvements in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. There will also be further indirect improvements over time, including a boost to 'in car' coverage on around 45,000 km of road, and better indoor coverage in around 1.2m business premises and homes. The Contract will be in place from 26 March 2021 to 25 March 2026 - A contract term of 5 years , with the option of an extension for a further 12 months. The Project has a total budget of PS250,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002588-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002588-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/64D9D29XJ7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Services-furnished-by-business%2C-professional-and-specialist-organisations./64D9D29XJ7
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-digital-culture-media-sport

## Provenance

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