---
title: "Extending High Street Broadband - Open Market Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067568"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Extending High Street Broadband - Open Market Review

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067568

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028035-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028035-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028035-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14032
  Invitation to Quote document
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14033
  Award letter

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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