WM5G Connectivity Innovation DPS

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.

The Connectivity Product Development Support Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital connectivity technology projects. 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 and engineers, • connectivity product managers, • connected device product managers, • project & programme managers, • user researchers, • solutions architect, • assurance analyst, • test engineers. Resources will deliver technical requirements for advanced wireless (Wi-Fi 6, satellite, 5G, 4G, narrowband e.g., LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, Bluetooth, applications, sensors, Data inc cloud & edge, AI and decisioning) end point devices (including industrial IoT devices such as robotics, automated guided vehicles, tooling, health monitors etc), sensors (e.g. smartphones, smart watches, motion sensors, cameras etc.), network products and platforms (including radio and core platforms & products), solutions and integrations, including design, testing, general and last mile support. Resources will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks. To assess suitability for Lot 2 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.

The System Integration Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital connectivity technology projects. 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: • Enterprise architects, • Network engineers, • Software engineers, • Full stack developers, • Network testing & integration specialists, • Network operations managers, • advanced wireless & connectivity specialists, • project & programme managers, • learning and development manager, • training provider, • change management specialists. Resources will deliver enhanced deployment and superior change management support including support to deploy, test and deliver solutions and realise business case benefits. Resources will be well versed in delivering readiness assessments, communication planning, coaching and manager training, employee training development and benefits realisation tracking. Resources will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks. To assess suitability for Lot 3 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. 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.

The Design and Delivery of Support Services Lot will provide resource skills and expertise in support of digital connectivity technology projects. 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, • data scientists, • change management, • stakeholder engagement. Resources will deliver a range of support services to inspire, raise awareness of and realise the potential for advanced wireless solutions to deliver key business benefits. Resources will be well versed in identifying, assessing and pre-qualifying business needs; co-developing delivery plans and programme/product roadmaps; and delivering a range of business support including business case, design, funding, sourcing, deployment and change management support. Resources will be commissioned to deliver specific objectives and tasks. To assess suitability for Lot 4 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. 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.