Tender

Understanding the barriers to digital connectivity

CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership is seeking proposals for a service contract titled "Understanding the barriers to digital connectivity". The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £60,000 GBP. The tender deadline for submissions is 5pm on 23rd November 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. This opportunity falls under the business services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specializing in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, to contribute to enhancing digital connectivity in Cheshire and Warrington. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this tender. By understanding and addressing digital adoption barriers, successful bidders can support the development of effective digital strategies in the region, aiming to maximise investments and improve connectivity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding the barriers to digital connectivity

Notice Description

The aim of this commission is to 1) develop our understanding of the barriers to digital connectivity and adoption within Cheshire and Warrington and (2) identify and prioritise interventions to reduce/overcome them. We consider those barriers could include to varying degrees a lack of broadband, infrastructure and connections, peoples' level of skill, capability and confidence, and issues pertaining to inclusion whether by choice (i.e., lack of motivation to use digital) or forced through factors such as affordability or availability of devices and connections. We seek to understand what is holding back businesses and people from adopting digital. It is our aim to understand the "real" barriers, which may be different for our various communities e.g., residents, businesses, suppliers etc. We intend to use the outputs from this study to work with our partners to refresh the digital strategies for Cheshire and Warrington to ensure they are effective, compelling, will maximise investment, and deliver for people, businesses and places. We also seek to assess whether existing support (e.g., from BDUK) and planning regulations are effective enablers to improving digital coverage and access. We recognise that resources to deliver improvements will be limited and we seek to identify where and how best to deploy them, i.e., either a clearly defined plan for implementation or set of criteria against which possible projects can be evaluated prioritising those which will make the greatest difference. The closing date and time for the receipt of submissions and all requested documentation relating to this stage is 17:00 hours (5pm) on 23rd November 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted. Submissions will only be accepted if they are returned via email to tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com Bidders should not send their completed submissions to/copy in any other email address. Tenderers are advised that it is compulsory to complete and return all of the following documents in the format provided as per the instructions of this ITT. All questions must be answered, where a question does not apply please state "Not applicable". Failure to complete the documents in full and/or provide all documentation will result in a non-compliant tender submission and will mean that your tender is not considered. 1. Form of Tender Declaration (Appendix 1) 2. Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2) 3. Supplier Technical Questions & Answer Sheet (Appendix 3)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0242b5ba-cbbf-4151-8f66-b01df827f439
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD
Postcode
CW9 7TN
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Rudheath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

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