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title: "UXPLORE - Digital Connectivity Demonstrator"
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# UXPLORE - Digital Connectivity Demonstrator

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb789a20-a564-453e-8f48-1f9ab5f22434

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Coventry University as the buying organisation, which is conducting the "UXPLORE - Digital Connectivity Demonstrator" project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity for SMEs in Coventry and Warwickshire. This initiative, classified under IT services, has an award stage that was officially documented on 26th April 2022. The procurement method for this project was an open procedure above the threshold, with a significant contract value of £833,750. The tender period concluded on 27th September 2021, while the contract commenced on 22nd March 2022 and runs until 30th June 2023.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses involved in the development and deployment of digital technologies, specifically those that offer services related to 5G infrastructure, superfast broadband, and other connectivity solutions. Companies focusing on innovation in sectors such as transport, healthcare, manufacturing, and creative industries would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The collaborative approach of the project aims to support SMEs in harnessing digital advancements, thereby driving growth and market competitiveness as they embark on their digital enhancement journeys.

## Notice

Coventry University is leading a game-changing digital connectivity initiative which will benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Coventry and Warwickshire, by providing a range of physical and virtual services through a network of activities across the region. The uxplore project aims to: o Support SMEs across the CWLEP area to harness the benefits of digital connectivity with a focus on future development including new 5G infrastructure. It will facilitate innovation and drive productivity through the development and commercialisation of new products, services, and business models. o Encompass a broad range of connectivity infrastructure, helping companies to maximise business opportunities by enhancing digital know-how for businesses - spanning superfast broadband, 4G, fibre, and the cutting-edge innovation of 5G. o Enable businesses to develop and showcase new products and services across multiple sectors e.g. transport & mobility, healthcare, manufacturing, creative industries, financial services. The support provided by the project (combined with partner inputs from the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub, Chamber of Commerce, LEP, local authorities, and commercial organisations) will enable businesses to embark on a digital enhancement journey, and then to progress along the technology continuum to seize the digital commercial opportunities such that are rapidly emerging and continue to evolve. The focus of the activity will be to engage with SMEs through a cohort-based, collaborative learning approach - to increase the demand for (and development of) new digitally enabled products and services. Through a combination of diagnostic assessment (technical, commercial) and a tailored programme of development, exploration and enhancement activity, the uxplore project will help participating SMEs realise the potential for digital technologies to drive their business forward. Please note a contract notice was published for this tender with the reference 2021/S 000-018945.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98ecaec-ec9e-45e6-8b29-0f2c77e4c040 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £833,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £833,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE 5 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98ecaec-ec9e-45e6-8b29-0f2c77e4c040

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98ecaec-ec9e-45e6-8b29-0f2c77e4c040
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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