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Extending High Street Broadband - Open Market Review

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Welsh Government's Corporate Procurement Services, is titled "Extending High Street Broadband - Open Market Review." The contract aims to enhance superfast broadband connectivity across Wales by conducting a comprehensive market review. Situated in Cardiff, the procurement falls within the public authority central government category, applying Welsh devolved regulations. The tender reached the awarding stage on 26th March 2026, focusing on market research services provided by FarrPoint Limited, located in Edinburgh. The contract commenced on 24th March 2026 and will conclude on 24th July 2026. It is a limited competition process valued at £50,000, below the applicable threshold, with a gross contract value of £60,000.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, data analysis, and market research, particularly those capable of delivering robust information analysis and detailed reporting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in superfast broadband services could gain significant exposure by partaking in this project, as it involves critical assessments and data synthesis from various communications providers. The scope for collaboration with government entities and influencing broadband infrastructure development presents a valuable arena for growth and strategic partnerships within the industry.

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Notice Title

Extending High Street Broadband - Open Market Review

Notice Description

Contract to undertake an Open Market Review to provide an updated view of superfast broadband connectivity across Wales, requesting and analysing data from Communications Providers at the premises level. The supplier will be expected to provide the following: A request for information document to outline the requirements for CPs to submit data for the OMR. Access to data received from CPs and the supplier's data analysis and conclusions. A final OMR report (for internal purposes) covering all of the requirements highlighted above to include but not limited to an executive summary, description of methodology, key findings, conclusions, and annexes as necessary. A summary of responses document to be published on the Welsh Government's public facing consultation webpages. A consultation closure notice document to be published on the Welsh Government's public facing consultation webpages. Regular updates and progress reports at agreed milestones. This is a three month contract comprising of an initial one month period of pre consultation work undertaken in March/April 2026 with the subsequent market review element running for the final two month contract period in June and July of 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028035-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRPOINT

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