Published date: 9 January 2018

Last edited date: 9 January 2018

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Awarded contract (published 1 February 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

Consultancy: Subject Matter Expertise in Connectivity & Mobility

Published date

9 January 2018

Closing date

19 January 2018

Contract start date

5 February 2018

Contract end date

4 May 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

OS require consultancy services to support its work on 'Smart Cities'. Within this area, OS has a growing reputation in the emerging fields of connectivity (notably 5G) and mobility (notably CAV). Both technologies are underpinned by a richer understanding of 'place' but are part of established value ecosystems. OS need to produce a consistent market message, which incorporates all its relevant business area.
To achieve the above, OS intend to contract the services of subject matter experts in connectivity and mobility respectively, to assist in developing OS' strategy in these areas and act as a focal point for engagement with their respective sectors.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Alex Bassett

Address

Explorer House
Adanac Drive
Southampton
SO16 0AS
England

Email

procurementgroup@os.uk