Notice Information
Notice Title
Innovation Lab by TfW Accelerator
Notice Description
We run a 10-week accelerator programme consisting of workshops, stakeholder 1-2-1s, mentoring, networking opportunities with key executives and access to a wide range of resources and knowledge from across the sector. At the end of the 10 weeks, all businesses taking part on the programme will present their MVP (Minimum Viable Product) on demo day, with the goal of securing a contract with Transport for Wales. Successful candidates will then have the financial security and access to resources needed to continue development of their product or service to integrate across Transport for Wales. 2025 Media Cymru and Transport for Wales Challenge Statement Media Specific Challenges as outlined by Media Cymru (Must be based in Wales for the Media Challenge): * Supporting tourism via the transport network. * Strengthening the use of the Welsh language across the network. * Creating mixed-media experiences to improve commuter journeys. * Promote the brand and/or offering using new forms of media. * Attracting people to use the network via new media. Transport Specific Challenges as outlined by Transport for Wales: * Revenue Generation and Cost Efficiency o Identifying new revenue opportunities o Designing cost-effective solutions o Leveraging AI to enhance operations * Modal Shift and Engagement o Encouraging more people to use sustainable transport o Developing an integrated, sustainable transport system * Operational Excellence o Improving rail and bus performance o Enhancing safety for passengers and staff o Strengthening climate resilience https://tfw.wales/lab
Planning Information
Please visit the website for more information and how to apply. www.tfw.wales/lab
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04ef06
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010137-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
48 - Software package and information systems
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
98 - Other community, social and personal services
-
- CPV Codes
48000000 - Software package and information systems
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Mar 202511 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Mar 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TRANSPORT FOR WALES
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- innovation@tfw.wales
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- PONTYPRIDD
- Postcode
- CF37 4TH
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
- Delivery Location
- TLL Wales
-
- Local Authority
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Electoral Ward
- Pontypridd Town
- Westminster Constituency
- Pontypridd
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010137-2025
19th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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