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title: "Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales C103/2025/2026"
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# Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales C103/2025/2026

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561a9

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government pertains to a contract entitled "Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales" (C103/2025/2026). The industry category involves services related to research and development, as well as consulting. This contract is aimed at enhancing the Digital Strategy for Wales, focusing on digital inclusion and is specifically centred in Wales, UK. The process followed an open procurement method and has reached the award and contract stage. The contract, which commenced on 1 October 2025, and ends on 31 March 2026, was awarded to Miller Research following a competitive tendering process. The total contract value is GBP 299,758 including VAT, allocated for the successful execution of this digital inclusion initiative. Key to this project is its emphasis on evaluating the impact of digital standards on health inequalities across Wales.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in research, development, and consultancy within public service projects. Organisations with expertise in digital strategy, public policy relating to digital standards, or those with a focus on reducing health inequalities through technology would find this contract perfectly aligned with their capabilities. Furthermore, with a substantial budget allocated, companies positioned as SMEs (small to medium enterprises) would benefit from such government contracts, enhancing their portfolio in public sector collaborations. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of potential contractors to compete, thus elevating market competitiveness and innovation, contributing to both enterprise growth and public service advancement.

## Notice

Contract details notice for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales C103/2025/2026. The Digital Strategy for Wales, a Programme for Government commitment, outlines clear outcomes and actions to be delivered against mission two of the Strategy focused on digital inclusion. There is an action on scoping, defining and recognition of exploring implementation of a minimum digital living standard (MDLS) for Wales. The initial phases of research helped explore and define the MDLS and officials are now seeking to further our understanding on the impact for people meeting the minimum can have on health inequalities (positive and negative). Additionally, there is a recognised need to understand the level of those aged 16 and over living in Wales who are below the minimum which will help inform policy and interventions. This works will support our aim to ensure all citizens across Wales are able to engage with digital (including services) - to be digitally confident and resilient. Bidders were invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales, the contract has been awarded to Miller Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061816-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £249,798 |
| Contracts value | £249,798 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLER RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061816-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 12:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056577-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 15:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041104-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061816-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056577-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041104-2025
  17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/PleaserefertothetenderdocsandinstructionsonhowtosubmitanelectronicbidonetenderwalesbravosolutionITTproject_59925itt_118659
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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