Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0561a9
- Published by:
- Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Authority ID:
- AA0007
- Publication date:
- 17 July 2025
- Deadline date:
- 18 August 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Tender Notice for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales C103/2025/2026 please see tender docs on etenderwales bravosolution for more information and how to respond electronically via etenderwales project_59925 itt_118659. The Digital Strategy for Wales, a Programme for Government commitment, outlines clear outcomes and actions to be delivered against mission two of the Strategy focused on digital inclusion. There is an action on scoping, defining and recognition of exploring implementation of a minimum digital living standard (MDLS) for Wales. The initial phases of research helped explore and define the MDLS and officials are now seeking to further our understanding on the impact for people meeting the minimum can have on health inequalities (positive and negative). Additionally, there is a recognised need to understand the level of those aged 16 and over living in Wales who are below the minimum which will help inform policy and interventions. This works will support our aim to ensure all citizens across Wales are able to engage with digital (including services) – to be digitally confident and resilient. Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
C103/2025/2026
Procurement description
Tender Notice for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales C103/2025/2026 please see tender docs on etenderwales bravosolution for more information and how to respond electronically via etenderwales project_59925 itt_118659. The Digital Strategy for Wales, a Programme for Government commitment, outlines clear outcomes and actions to be delivered against mission two of the Strategy focused on digital inclusion. There is an action on scoping, defining and recognition of exploring implementation of a minimum digital living standard (MDLS) for Wales. The initial phases of research helped explore and define the MDLS and officials are now seeking to further our understanding on the impact for people meeting the minimum can have on health inequalities (positive and negative). Additionally, there is a recognised need to understand the level of those aged 16 and over living in Wales who are below the minimum which will help inform policy and interventions. This works will support our aim to ensure all citizens across Wales are able to engage with digital (including services) – to be digitally confident and resilient. Bidders are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
250000 GBP to 250000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 October 2025, 00:00AM to 31 March 2026, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Identification register:
Address 1: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 3NQ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://gov.wales
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Email: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
Lot value (estimated)
250000 GBP Excluding VAT
300000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 October 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2026, 23:59PM
Participation
Conditions of participation
Please see tender documentation and qualification
Conditions of participation
Please see tender documentation
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Service Delivery Methodology:
Description
Evidence a service delivery methodology which demonstrates how you will achieve the requirements for Strand 1 as set out in the specification
Weighting: 25.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Service Delivery Methodology:
Description
Evidence a service delivery methodology which demonstrates how you will achieve the requirements for Strand 2 as set out in the specification
Weighting: 25.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Understanding and knowledge of the policy area:
Description
Evidence your knowledge of the minimum digital living standard agenda in Wales and wider UK including wider health inequality and surveying.
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Resource and Staffing:
Description
Evidence how you will resource the service you have proposed in question 1 and 2 including the staff, their expertise and any other resources required.
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Contract Management:
Description
Demonstrate how the requirements to ensure successful delivery, reporting and financial management of the service be met.
Weighting: 5.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
cost
Description
Submit a completed Commercial Response Template - Lowest priced submission -scores 20%
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
see tender documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
see tender documentation
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 14:00PM
Enquiry deadline
08 August 2025, 14:00PM
Date of award of contract
15 September 2025, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/Please refer to the tender docs and instructions on how to submit an electronic bid on etenderwales bravo solution ITT project_59925 itt_118659
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
|
Parent category
|
| 73000000 |
Research and development services and related consultancy services |
Research and Development |
| 79311000 |
Survey services |
Market research services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 1000 |
WALES |
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a