Scope
Reference
C103/2025/2026
Description
Tender Notice for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales C103/2025/2026 please see tender docs on etenderwales bravosolution for more information and how to respond electronically via etenderwales project_59925 itt_118659. 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 are invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please see tender documentation and qualification
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please see tender documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 August 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Please refer to the tender docs and instructions on how to submit an electronic bid on etenderwales bravo solution ITT project_59925 itt_118659
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery Methodology: | Evidence a service delivery methodology which demonstrates how you will achieve the requirements for Strand 1 as set out in the specification |
Quality | 25.00% |
| Service Delivery Methodology: | Evidence a service delivery methodology which demonstrates how you will achieve the requirements for Strand 2 as set out in the specification |
Quality | 25.00% |
| cost | Submit a completed Commercial Response Template - Lowest priced submission -scores 20% |
Cost | 20.00% |
| Understanding and knowledge of the policy area: | Evidence your knowledge of the minimum digital living standard agenda in Wales and wider UK including wider health inequality and surveying. |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Resource and Staffing: | Evidence how you will resource the service you have proposed in question 1 and 2 including the staff, their expertise and any other resources required. |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Contract Management: | Demonstrate how the requirements to ensure successful delivery, reporting and financial management of the service be met. |
Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
see tender documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
see tender documentation
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Short term contract, that has been tendered previously where no market engagement required as all information is in the specification
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Email: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
Website: http://gov.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales