--- title: "Development of a West of England Digital Inclusion Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d96ae61-d34d-4098-be0a-7312c3358393" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d96ae61-d34d-4098-be0a-7312c3358393" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d96ae61-d34d-4098-be0a-7312c3358393.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d96ae61-d34d-4098-be0a-7312c3358393.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-08-22" --- # Development of a West of England Digital Inclusion Programme Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d96ae61-d34d-4098-be0a-7312c3358393 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d96ae61-d34d-4098-be0a-7312c3358393) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d96ae61-d34d-4098-be0a-7312c3358393.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150a93a1-4029-4bd8-af06-6e2c1b2c1d41 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### 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 ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150a93a1-4029-4bd8-af06-6e2c1b2c1d41 - 22 Aug 2024 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedc4e15-7092-4fa8-8a06-654eaed4b1d0 - 22 Aug 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dabde4-7a19-4d86-af3f-ee39eeb08b9f - 22 Aug 2024 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1e0ac0-1054-48c0-a450-5b96712da14c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150a93a1-4029-4bd8-af06-6e2c1b2c1d41 22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedc4e15-7092-4fa8-8a06-654eaed4b1d0 22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28dabde4-7a19-4d86-af3f-ee39eeb08b9f 22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1e0ac0-1054-48c0-a450-5b96712da14c 22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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