--- title: "Expressions of interest - Service to support rural communities to improve digital connectivity" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136336" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136336" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136336.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136336.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AMBITION NORTH WALES" published: "2023-11-22" --- # Expressions of interest - Service to support rural communities to improve digital connectivity Buyer: AMBITION NORTH WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136336 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136336) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136336.json) ## Summary Ambition North Wales is seeking expressions of interest for a service to support rural communities in improving digital connectivity. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for receiving all information set for 13th December 2023. The title of the tender is "Expressions of interest – Service to support rural communities to improve digital connectivity". The industry category is for services related to networks, telecommunications equipment, installation services, and IT services. The procurement is being handled by Ambition North Wales based in Llandudno Junction, with further details available on their website. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications, IT services, and consulting to engage with rural communities in North Wales. Companies with expertise in delivering digital infrastructure projects and supporting funding applications will find this tender well-suited for their competencies. By engaging with Ambition North Wales, businesses can contribute to the region's growth vision by addressing gaps in digital connectivity and supporting local communities through informative guidance and practical support. ## Notice Ambition North Wales's Digital Programme is aiming to deliver investment in digital infrastructure in the region to support the objectives of the North Wales Growth Vision. Investment, including through the North Wales Growth Deal, will support communities and industries across the economy and will address gaps and opportunities associated with a wide range of telecommunications technologies. Investment will be directed across the region in both urban and rural areas to support local and regional needs. The Programme also recognises a role for non-capital interventions to improve connectivity, particularly in supporting rural communities understand options for improving their connectivity.To achieve the objective of improving digital connectivity for mainly rural areas, Ambition North Wales intends to procure a service to engage with communities to explain funding and technology options, provide guidance on local connectivity issues and support through funding application processes. The service will involve personnel delivering relevant guidance and practical support where appropriate to individuals, group and businesses. Where necessary the service will assist with liaising with network operators and funding bodies on behalf of communities within the counties of Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon. Most of the work is intended to be delivered throughout 2024. An appropriate exit strategy will need to be developed before the project starts and refined during delivery. Where additional funding sources are identified and if there is a demonstrable need to provide a similar service beyond 2024 Ambition North Wales will consider this option.This service will involve the promotion of national (UK and Welsh) funding opportunities for upgrading broadband and engagement with communities to support successful applications to relevant schemes such as government voucher schemes and the broadband Universal Service Obligation, for example. The service will also promote public awareness of commercial network improvements in an impartial manner, where doing so will incentivise or otherwise facilitate private investment in communities.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136336. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136336 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AMBITION NORTH WALES | | Locality | LLANDUDNO JUNCTION | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL31 9RZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Conwy | | Electoral ward | Glyn y Marl | | Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 22 Nov 2023 at 12:41 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136336 ## Notice URLs - https://www.ambitionnorth.wales - https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Council/Information/Privacy-notices-and-cookies.aspxThis - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136336 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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