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Development of a West of England Digital Inclusion Programme

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Aug 2024 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The West Of England Combined Authority (WECA) invites tenders for the "Development of a West of England Digital Inclusion Programme" aimed at overcoming barriers to digital inclusion across the region. The contract, valued at £20,000, entails a discovery phase to outline the current state of digital exclusion and identify key stakeholders and existing support services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure and a below threshold classification under CPV code 72222000. The tender period concludes on 5 September 2024, at 12:00 PM, and the contract period spans from 23 September 2024 to 30 November 2024. The project location covers the West of England region, including channels such as Europe, British Overseas Territories, and the United Kingdom.

This initiative provides a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services, software consultancy, strategic planning, and research and development. The procurement contract focuses on gathering and analysing data to inform future digital inclusion strategies, making it ideal for companies skilled in analytical and consultancy services. Participation in this tender can lead to potential long-term engagement in future phases of the Digital Inclusion Programme, enhancing business growth and establishing a foothold in public sector digital projects.

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Notice Title

Development of a West of England Digital Inclusion Programme

Notice Description

To establish a West of England Digital Inclusion programme which will provide the framework to overcoming barriers to digital inclusion in the region through three separate phases of work. This commission is for the phase 1 work. Phase 1 will be a discovery phase to establish a snapshot picture of what digital exclusion looks like in the West of England region. The purpose is to discover what support exists already, what services deliver digital inclusion support in the region, who the key stakeholders are and whether there are any gaps in provision. The output will be a report of findings and a short presentation to relevant stakeholders. This is a wide topic and therefore we do not expect that this review will be exhaustive, however we require enough detail to understand the broad picture of digital exclusion in the region. The findings in Phase 1 will inform Phase 2 (engagement, establishing a Digital Inclusion taskforce and development of the Digital Inclusion Action Plan). Phase 3 is dependent on the previous phases (developing and delivering a pilot project) The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d96ae61-d34d-4098-be0a-7312c3358393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150a93a1-4029-4bd8-af06-6e2c1b2c1d41
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72400000 - Internet services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6EW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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