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Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales C103/2025/2026

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:08.

Opportunity overview

Contract details notice for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales C103/2025/2026. 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 were invited to submit Bids to be awarded the Contract for Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales, the contract has been awarded to Miller Research

Awarded to

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Miller Research

Match pending…
Published award value
£249.8k
Awarded
11 Sept 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PTJY-3169-DVVN
Location
Abergavenny, UKL21, NP7 8RG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV79311000 — Survey services

Lots

  • Lot 1£250k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C103/2025/2026
Status
complete
Published risks
see tender documentation
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
15 Sept 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
18 Aug 2025, 14:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
see tender documentation

Enquiry period

Ends
8 Aug 2025, 14:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

cy
en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Value

Amount
250,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
300,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service Delivery Methodology:
Type
quality
Description
Evidence a service delivery methodology which demonstrates how you will achieve the requirements for Strand 1 as set out in the specification

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Service Delivery Methodology:
Type
quality
Description
Evidence a service delivery methodology which demonstrates how you will achieve the requirements for Strand 2 as set out in the specification

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Understanding and knowledge of the policy area:
Type
quality
Description
Evidence your knowledge of the minimum digital living standard agenda in Wales and wider UK including wider health inequality and surveying.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Resource and Staffing:
Type
quality
Description
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.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Contract Management:
Type
quality
Description
Demonstrate how the requirements to ensure successful delivery, reporting and financial management of the service be met.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
cost
Type
cost
Description
Submit a completed Commercial Response Template - Lowest priced submission -scores 20%

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please see tender documentation and qualification
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please see tender documentation

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
79311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Survey services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
041104-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
17 Jul 2025, 16:58

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
Short term contract, that has been tendered previously where no market engagement required as all information is in the specification

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Name
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF10 3NQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PTJY-3169-DVVN
Name
Miller Research

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL21
Country
GB
Locality
Abergavenny
Postal Code
NP7 8RG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Pen y Wyrlod Farm, Llanvetherine,

Control

Description
Nicholas Miller Category Person with significant control Registered address Pen y Wyrlod Farm, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, NP7 8RG, UK Registration date 06 April 2016 Control conditions Owns shares, Has voting right

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PTJY-3169-DVVN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
12 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
15 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Value

Amount
249,798
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
299,758

Documents

Entry 1
Id
056577-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
15 Sept 2025, 13:35

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PTJY-3169-DVVN
Name
Miller Research

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
25 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
24 Sept 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Research and survey linked to a Minimum Digital Living Standard for Wales
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes
No Agreed Metrics Rationale
Below £5m

Value

Amount
249,798
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
299,758

Period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
061816-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
2 Oct 2025, 15:10

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF10 3NQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0561a9-2025-10-02T15:10:08+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·