WM5G Connectivity Innovation DPS

WM5G Limited - a subsidiary of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) - has been leading pioneering work to accelerate the deployment of digital connectivity and to test and prove opportunities to transform key sectors sensors, data and digital connectivity. WM5G is now looking to scale-up and accelerate the adoption of these technology services across the West Midlands in order to deliver radically more effective and efficient services and boost economic recovery and growth and increase digital inclusion.

WM5G is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a range of services relating to the transformation of systems and services and the acceleration and scaling of 5G* adoption in key sectors - with an initial focus on advanced manufacturing and social care/smart communities. A key objective of this DPS is to offer a straightforward, flexible route to market for WM5G - with a requirement for a range of services across four lots:

1. Business Analysis & Support

2. Connectivity Product Development Support

3. System Integration

4. Design and Delivery of Support Services

Potential participants must complete the procurement documentation) and meet the minimum entry criteria to participate on the DPS.

No form of volume guarantee has been granted by WM5G. WM5G shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the lot descriptions.

The Business Analysis & Support Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of advanced digital connectivity technology projects. Advanced digital connectivity includes technologies such as 5G, WiFi 6/7, full fibre broadband, satellite and low powered networks (e.g. LoRaWAN) in combination with sensors/devices and data & AI.

The scope of this lot covers provision of resource either to supplement existing teams or as an outsourced provider to manager and deliver larger deliverables.

The nature of the resources typically required is diverse and some examples (non-exhaustive list) are:

• advanced wireless & connectivity specialists,
• project & programme managers,
• user researchers,
• connectivity service design,
• business analysts,
• system designer,
• solutions architect,
• data architect,
• data modeller,
• quality assurance analyst,
• data and analytics specialists and data scientists.

Resources will work directly with clients and prospects to identify, evaluate, design and deliver solutions based-on a stacked set of use cases in order to meet clients'/prospects'/sector needs to transform systems, processes and return on investment leveraging a mix of advanced wireless technologies. Resources will be well versed in translating deliverables into key insights and supporting collateral. Resources will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks. This includes business needs assessment and requirement gathering, business case development, solution design and strategy and planning.

To assess suitability for Lot 1, participants will be asked to provide information on 2 separate examples of services or projects the company has undertaken. Examples from both public and/or private sector may be provided and a preference for examples from working in the UK. Please respond within a maximum of 500 words per example. The purpose of the examples is to demonstrate evidence of your capability in the delivery of the services similar to those listed above. Anonymised details will not be accepted.

Participants should identify how many directly employed resources they have which meet the requirements outlined above.

Participants should also provide details of any professional qualifications or accreditations (if appropriate) e.g., Agile (SCRUM, DSDM, XP, Kanban) Prince2 and ITIL. Details of your experience and professional qualifications should be provided. Additional information: No form of volume guarantee has been granted by WM5G. WM5G shall not be bound to order any of the services referred to in the lot descriptions.