May 12, 2023 Public Solicitation for Demonstration Areas for the Demonstration Project for Creating Examples of Regional Problem Solving Using Telework

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has decided to conduct public solicitation for demonstration areas for the Demonstration Project for Creating Examples of Regional Problem Solving Using Telework, as specified below.

1. Overview

Telework is a tool to realize flexible work styles by effectively utilizing time and place through ICT. With the recent spread of COVID-19 infection, society has recognized its usefulness, and many companies and organizations have begun to utilize it. On the other hand, there is concern that the difference in telework implementation rates between urban and rural areas is widening the gap in work styles.
Under these circumstances, the MIC will implement a regional demonstration project to build a model for solving policy issues that span multiple fields in rural areas, such as the creation of local employment opportunities, in a cross-sectional manner through the use of telework to promote the effective use of telework in rural areas (see project outline in the attached PDF).
Proposals for the areas where this project will be demonstrated will be solicited widely through public solicitation via the contractor.

2. Overview of public solicitation

1. Subject for public solicitation

There are problems faced by rural areas, such as population decline, local labor shortages due to difficulties in balancing work with nursing care and childcare, difficulties in finding work due to limited job types, and a shortage of digital human resources. MIC will hold a public solicitation for regional proposals to conduct demonstration projects to build a model to solve policy issues that span multiple fields cross-sectorally by creating work opportunities and fostering digital human resources through telework.

2. Target of public solicitation

Consortiums consisting of local governments, private companies, public corporations, and other organizations (local governments must be included)

3. Application period

From Friday, May 12, and no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, June 9, 2023

4. Application method, etc.

To apply, check the Public Solicitation Guidelines and other details posted on the contractor’s website below, prepare all necessary documents using the designated forms, and submit them by email. There will be a possibility that the file size exceeds the maximum size that can be attached to an email at the time of submission (up to approximately 10 MB). In that case, the submission should be made using appropriate means, such as a large-volume transmission system (not specified). If necessary, confirm the method of transmission with the contact person listed on our public solicitation website.

Contractor’s website: (https://soumu-telework.jp/).

Email address for submission: info(at)soumu-telework.jp

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  @ is displayed as “at” to prevent spam. Please replace “at” with @ when sending an email.

5. Demonstration schedule (tentative)

3. Holding public solicitation briefing

For those who wish to apply for this regional public solicitation, the following public solicitation information session will be held by the contractor to deepen participants’ understanding of the purpose of the project and the Public Solicitation Guidelines, etc. Participation in this briefing session is not a prerequisite for applying for this project.

1. Time and date

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023

2. Holding method

The seminar will be held online via Zoom (webinar).

3. Application method, etc.

Complete the required information and email it to the address below by 12:00 (noon), Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
MIC will email the URL of the connection point to those who have applied two business days before and on the morning of the day of the event. Those who apply after that time will receive an autoreply with the URL of the connection point.

[Required information]

• Full name (e.g., SOMU Ichiro)
• Pronunciation (e.g., Somu Ichiro)
• Telephone number (e.g., 03-1234-5678)
• Organization name (e.g., XXX Company, Ltd.)
• Department name (e.g., Sales Department)
• Job title (e.g., Section Manager)
• Type of organization (Please select one from the following: local government, private company, incorporated association or foundation, other)
• Prefecture where the organization is located (Select one from the 47 prefectures in Japan)

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  MIC will email the viewing instructions to the address you have applied for.

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  The email’s subject line should read “Registration for the Regional Public Solicitation Briefing for the Demonstration Project for Creating Examples of Regional Problem Solving Using Telework supplementary budget for FY2022.”

[Send to]
info(at)soumu-telework.jp

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  Please replace “(at)” with “@” when sending an email.

4. Related press release

Holding Public Solicitation Meeting for the Demonstration Areas for Demonstration Project for Creating Examples of Regional Problem Solving Using Telework

https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/gyouji/02ryutsu06_04000234.html