---
title: "Independent Research: Impact of Digital Exclusion on Small Businesses and their Customers in Wales"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-125294"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CWMPAS"
published: "2022-12-12"
---

# Independent Research: Impact of Digital Exclusion on Small Businesses and their Customers in Wales

Buyer: CWMPAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-125294

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Independent Research: Impact of Digital Exclusion on Small Businesses and their Customers in Wales" is being conducted by Cwmpas, based in Caerphilly. The procurement involves research and development services relating to digital inclusion, specifically targeting small businesses in Wales. The contract was awarded to Research Works Limited, with the contract being signed on 14th November 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for research and development companies specializing in digital inclusion to engage in projects that aim to address the impact of digital exclusion on small businesses. Suppliers with experience in research services and consultancy catering to the private sector, particularly in Wales, are well-suited to compete. The tender is at the award stage, indicating that the selected supplier will undertake the specified research activities specified in the contract requirements.

## Notice

Cwmpas is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake a piece of research, specific to Wales, to explore the understanding of digital inclusion in the private sector, with specific emphasis on small businesses but also to give consideration to larger indigenous Welsh businesses. The area of enquiry for this research is: how is digital exclusion and the potential lack of digital skills impacting on small businesses, their staff, and their customers?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125294 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CWMPAS |
| Locality | CAERPHILLY |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF83 2AX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Penyrheol |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2022 at 10:47 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125294
- 6 Oct 2022 at 08:52 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125294

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT413861&idx=1
  6th October 2022 - RFQ - Small Business Research
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=OCT413861&idx=2
  6th October 2022 - Form of Quote

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cwmpas.coop
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

## Provenance

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