Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-42df-70fc-bc58-09a0c6f53c3f/analysis-of-proposed-measures-for-reform-ot-the-electronic-communications-code awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Analysis of proposed measures for reform OT the electronic communications CODE [The Department For Culture Media & Sport](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-department-for-culture-media-sport) Estimated value £60,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 9 Dec 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Electronic Communications Code “The Code” was enacted as part of the Telecommunications Act 1984. The Code regulates the relationship between electronic communications operators (known as “Code operators”) and site providers. It provides the legal framework for the rollout and maintenance of the physical networks of apparatus that support the provision of electronic communications services throughout the United Kingdom. The existing Code is out-of-date, and lacks the clarity to inform the agreements between Code operators and site providers that enable and sustain networks. In 2011, the Government asked the Law Commission for England and Wales to carry out a review and make recommendations on reforming the Code. The Law Commission published its report in February 2013. In February 2015 DCMS developed and published a draft Bill for consultation. The consultation closed in April 2015 having run for 9 weeks. DCMS’ analysis of the responses will help to assess some keys issues that have been raised as part of this process. Government’s key objective remains to provide a modern and robust legal framework that ensures connectivity, expands mobile coverage, and takes into account the interests of all parties. This study is being commissioned to contribute to Government’s analysis of the impact of proposed measures. ## CPV classification Research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1fdffb8f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The Department For Culture Media & Sport: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-department-for-culture-media-sport) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation · Northumberland County Council · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-464d-73d3-9c3e-e81aa703d9f0/ncc1999-ne-rural-growth-programme-evaluation) [Nature recovery and intangible cultural heritage · Natural England · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4787-7110-ab3a-3a405c46164b/nature-recovery-and-intangible-cultural-heritage) [Local Government Data Sharing Playbook: Multi-Agency Sharing in Children’s Social Care · Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4947-728c-ad83-59c066944fda/local-government-data-sharing-playbook-multi-agency-sharing-in-childrens-socia) [Specialist Advice/Advisor Service for Gloucestershire’s Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Sector · Tewkesbury Borough Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6446-722b-9ec6-44e39018b2f6/specialist-adviceadvisor-service-for-gloucestershires-advanced-engineering-and) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Forschungsprojekt - DZSF - Mobilitätskettenanalyse - Wie Verkehrsdaten den ländlichen Schienenverkehr stärken können · Eisenbahn-Bundesamt · 100 days left · 27 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2140-73b5-8807-5ad43f7122d9/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-f) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Begleitforschung Städtebauförderung - Wissenstransfer: Anwendungsleitfaden des Bundes zur Praxis Städtebauförderung · Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR) · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4375-730a-9135-c6d6d211cb68/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-b)