Scope
Description
People and businesses rely on wireless connectivity as part of their everyday lives more than ever before, using phones and tablets to use Apps, watch video, listen to music, communicate and work on the move. As people use more data-intensive services such as good quality streaming, network quality becomes more important.
Both coverage (where is a connection available) and performance (what can you do with the connection when it is available) affect consumer's mobile experience. While signal strength is generally strong outdoors in city centres, performance can be poor. This could be due to congestion and traffic related signal interference.
Ofcom in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority want to measure mobile connectivity in Manchester city centre and Bury town centre to understand where and why connectivity falls short. We will use this information to work with stakeholders to address barriers to better connectivity in the Greater Manchester area as well as highlighting implications for other parts of the UK.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 December 2025 to 23 March 2026
- 3 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Streetwave Ltd
The Wesley Clover Innovation Centre
Newport
NP18 2YB
United Kingdom
Email: press@streetwave.co
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ofcom
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQZ-1663-NWMN
Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
United Kingdom
Email: procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Website: http://www.ofcom.org.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government