Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-7e63-7395-80cc-02e35fcb1ce6/ofcom-skilled-persons [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Ofcom Skilled Persons [Ofcom](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ofcom) Estimated value Not stated Published 29 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Ofcom are keen to engage with suitably experienced suppliers capable of delivering a 'Skilled Persons' service. The Skilled Persons' report powers under the Online Safety Act are new powers for Ofcom. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise seeks feedback from the market and particularly from experienced experts who specialise in any of the identified Work Areas (detailed in the PME document), through responses to the PME Questionnaire . We are keen to engage to better understand the market in relation to: - the work areas and how they are grouped; - the different contracting models; - the different payment mechanisms; and - how to cost for the services of a Skilled Persons' report. The PME document can be found on Ofcom's eSourcing portal. Please see 'Engagement process description' below. ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportSystems and technical consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-077c72-2026-09-29T13:18:22+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-077c72-2026-09-29T13:18:22+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileOfcom: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ofcom)[SectorMore IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [Cultural Host request Borough of Telford & Wrekin 9 days left 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3c19-7359-b18f-0e67f8b54071/cultural-host-request)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – System för schema och bemanning Norbergs kommun 11 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-018b-700e-b579-75bfe94c60a7/sweden-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-support-s)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening Stichting TWijs 38 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fe6a-7260-a422-f753c49297e2/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – EU aanbesteding Applicatie schuldhulpverlening Gemeente Helmond 19 days left 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc91-72ad-925c-d039c10b909c/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor)[Application service providers – Zakup i wdrożenie systemu finansowo-księgowego Bankowy Fundusz Gwarancyjny 59 days left 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ff2b-7194-a263-f2f8d4200093/poland-application-service-providers-zakup-i-wdrozenie-systemu-finansowo-ksi)[Software-related services – Serwis i Rozwój Hurtowni Danych Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-01df-709d-bc5a-82015a08cec6/poland-software-related-services-serwis-i-rozwoj-hurtowni-danych)