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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:
Familiarity with the key technology debates surrounding 6G development would also be an asset.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Consulting Services Limited | 00414220 | ~£80,688 estimated from lot values | 1 lot 3GPP SA2 | DONOR£19K across 2 donations To: The Rt Hon John Healey MP, Mr Michael Dugher MP LOBBYIST Lodestone Oxford Limited (7 quarters) MP LINK John Healey— Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP Michael Dugher— Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP (former) |
| YOOVIP | 16092874 | ~£103,447 estimated from lot values | 1 lot 3GPP RAN | - |
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This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 10 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 3GPP SA2 Aug 2025 – Mar 2026 | £90,000 £80,688 initial term | 4 | PA Consulting Services Limited | active |
| Lot 2 3GPP RAN Aug 2025 – Mar 2026 | £140,000 £104,447 initial term | 6 | YOOVIP | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,449,092,753 in 8,857 payments (over £25k) from Home Office, Ministry of Defence, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, Department for Transport and 57 more public bodies (2010-04-19 to 2026-08-25).