--- title: "Expressions of interest - Service to carry out digital connectivity assessments for businesses" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137369" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137369" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137369.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137369.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AMBITION NORTH WALES" published: "2023-12-18" --- # Expressions of interest - Service to carry out digital connectivity assessments for businesses Buyer: AMBITION NORTH WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137369 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137369) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137369.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Ambition North Wales involves the tender for "Expressions of interest – Service to carry out digital connectivity assessments for businesses" within the services category. The objective is to support businesses in adopting digital communication network technologies, focusing on technologies like 5G and LPWAN. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a deadline set for 23rd January 2024. The opportunity is located in Llandudno Junction and aims to boost digital infrastructure in alignment with the North Wales Growth Vision. This tender by Ambition North Wales presents an opportunity for businesses, especially in industries requiring digital connectivity improvements. Companies offering IT services, telecommunications solutions, research and development services, and business consultancy are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a tender initiated by the buyer. Interested businesses can engage directly to explore opportunities for collaboration and participation, enhancing their technological capabilities and contributing to the regional digital advancement agenda. ## 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 digital communications technologies. The Programme also recognises a role for non-capital interventions to improve connectivity, particularly in supporting businesses understand options for improving their connectivity using the full range of technologies, particularly wireless network technologies, such as but not exclusively 5G and LPWAN (low power wide area network)To achieve the objective of improving the adoption of digital communication network technologies by businesses in the region, Ambition North Wales intends to procure a service to support businesses explore and understand their options. The scope of the technologies to be promoted will be consistent with the UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy. The work will be delivered throughout 2024 and an 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 benefit in providing an extended or similar service beyond 2024 Ambition North Wales will consider opportunities.This service will involve expert advice and guidance to businesses across all industries where there is an interest but knowledge gap in understanding how network technologies can bring economic benefits. The service will be delivered through direct contact with businesses, involving engaging with key staff responsible for implementing and maintaining networks to support operations.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=137369. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137369 | | 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 | 18 Dec 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 - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2023 at 15:48 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137369 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru - https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Council/Information/Privacy-notices-and-cookies.aspxThis - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137369 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137369. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137369.json.