--- title: "Understanding the barriers to digital connectivity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-285c3969-353c-4827-abc2-70bcb2e011cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-285c3969-353c-4827-abc2-70bcb2e011cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285c3969-353c-4827-abc2-70bcb2e011cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285c3969-353c-4827-abc2-70bcb2e011cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2022-11-04" --- # Understanding the barriers to digital connectivity Buyer: CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285c3969-353c-4827-abc2-70bcb2e011cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-285c3969-353c-4827-abc2-70bcb2e011cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285c3969-353c-4827-abc2-70bcb2e011cd.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0242b5ba-cbbf-4151-8f66-b01df827f439 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE & WARRINGTON LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | WINSFORD | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW9 7TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Rudheath | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 4 Nov 2022 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0242b5ba-cbbf-4151-8f66-b01df827f439 - 4 Nov 2022 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0242b5ba-cbbf-4151-8f66-b01df827f439 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0242b5ba-cbbf-4151-8f66-b01df827f439 4th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ef1e66b-9575-45fc-9e74-8c96f3a20c64 - https://cheshireandwarrington.com/about/tenders/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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