INDEPENDENT ASSESSOR TO THE SHARED RURAL NETWORK (SRN)

Concepts

• business, professional and specialist organisations
• dmsl
• independent assessor
• role of the independent assessor
• rural network
• srn independent assessor
• communications network
• srn programme
• srn
• telecommunications network

Location

United Kingdom: UNITED KINGDOM

Description

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 £250,000 (exclusive of VAT) with an the option of an extension for a further 12 months.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 £250,000

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• An E-Catalogue is required.
• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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. The maximum budget, including extension options, is £250,000 excluding VAT. Please note that, while not the only criteria, pricing is a key element of our evaluation criteria. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Services-furnished-by-busi... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/64D9D29XJ7 GO Reference: GO-202129-PRO-17765314