Scope
Reference
PRJ_5587
Description
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ("DSIT") is leading the UK governments' approach to the development of technical standards for advanced telecommunications connectivity technologies.
As part of this, DSIT plans to engage specialists to assist with advancing the standards for these emergent technologies with a view to mitigating ongoing security, resilience, and interoperability issues, and ensuring that advanced connectivity technologies support greater digital inclusion and sustainability.
These specialists would support DSIT by providing technical knowledge and resource when engaging with Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) to support the creation of effective standards which align with UK government objectives.
We would encourage bids from those with extensive experience in one or more of the following:
• Extensive experience in telecommunications research/ network design, with a strong working knowledge of the standards development process;
• Strong evidence of experience working as an active participant in standards development, preferably with considerable experience in 3GPP SA2 or related working groups;
• Strong evidence of experience working as an active participant in standards development, preferably with considerable experience in 3GPP TSG RAN or related working groups;
• Strong understanding of Open RAN design and interfaces;
Familiarity with the key technology debates surrounding 6G development would also be an asset.
Lot 1. 3GPP SA2
Description
3GPP SA2 standards engagement
Lot 2. 3GPP RAN
Description
3GPP RAN & Open RAN standards engagement
Contract 1. Telecommunications Standards Expert Consultancy Services
Lots
Lot 1. 3GPP SA2
Supplier
Contract value
- £80,688 excluding VAT
- £96,825.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
21 August 2025
Contract dates
- 21 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 7 months, 11 days
Description of possible extension:
Where findings from the initial contract require further support and technical expertise
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not proportionate
Contract 2. Telecommunications Standards Expert Consultancy Services 2
Lots
Lot 2. 3GPP RAN
Supplier
Contract value
- £103,447.45 excluding VAT
- £124,136.94 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 September 2025
Contract dates
- 5 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 26 days
Description of possible extension:
Where it is deemed nessecary to continue with the policy requirement
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not proportionate
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
PA CONSULTING
- Companies House: 00414220
10 Bressenden Place, London, United Kingdom
London
SW1E 5DN
United Kingdom
Email: aas2@paconsulting.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Telecommunications Standards Expert Consultancy Services
YOOVIP LIMITED
- Companies House: 16092874
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden,
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Email: sylvia.lu@yoovip.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Telecommunications Standards Expert Consultancy Services 2
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Email: naomi.jones2@dsit.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government