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title: "5G Innovation Hubs Operating Model Consultancy for the Scotland 5G Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000649929"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-04-08"
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# 5G Innovation Hubs Operating Model Consultancy for the Scotland 5G Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000649929

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed a procurement process titled "5G Innovation Hubs Operating Model Consultancy for the Scotland 5G Centre," aimed at securing consultancy services to support the establishment of research and development innovation test beds across Scotland. This initiative falls under the education sector and is classified as an open tender, with the contract value set at £148,845. The procurement occurred in Scotland, with the date of contract signing noted as 19 March 2021.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in 5G networks and the development of innovation centres. Businesses that focus on technology and innovation consultancy, particularly those experienced in creating pre-commercialisation environments for industry trials, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the tender's focus on engaging with the industrial ecosystem and SMEs, there is significant potential for growth for firms that can demonstrate their capability in marketing and supporting the integration of 5G technologies within various sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of the procurement was to obtain a suitably qualified consultancy firm with experience and knowledge of 5G networks and delivery of Innovation Centres / accelerators to support the Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) to establish research and development innovation test beds across Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) sought to obtain the services of a suitably qualified consultancy firm, with experience and knowledge of 5G networks and delivery of Innovation Centres / Accelerators to support the S5GC to establish research and development innovation test beds across Scotland. The 5G Accelerator Hubs will operate as pre-commercialisation environments, that will enable organisations to develop and test 5G use cases across industry sectors. The Hubs will be deployed regionally and act as a coloration zone to develop applications and services that will generate tangible outcomes and routes to commercialisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411626 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,845 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411626

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411626
  5G Innovation Hubs Operating Model Consultancy for the Scotland 5G Centre - The purpose of the procurement was to obtain a suitably qualified consultancy firm with experience and knowledge of 5G networks and delivery of Innovation Centres / accelerators to support the Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) to establish research and development innovation test beds across Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000649929

## Provenance

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