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Welsh-language Digital News Service 2022-2026

BOOKS COUNCIL OF WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Welsh-language Digital News Service 2022-2026" initiated by the Books Council of Wales, located in Ceredigion. This tender, categorised under services, aims to deliver a consistent and original digital news service in Welsh, featuring a variety of content from arts to hard news. The contract has been awarded, with the signing dated 1st December 2021, indicating that the procurement stage is currently at the Award phase. The initiative also falls under CPV classifications for printed materials and newspapers, providing key insights for interested parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in digital media and content creation within the Welsh language sector. Companies that are well-versed in editorial processes, have a commitment to producing high-quality, original content, and can deliver a dynamic reporting platform may find themselves well-positioned to compete. This initiative not only underscores the importance of Welsh-language content but also highlights a market that values diversity in news coverage and editorial independence.

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Notice Title

Welsh-language Digital News Service 2022-2026

Notice Description

The aim is to ensure a consistent and original digital news service through the medium of Welsh. It is expected to be able to provide a digital news service which is regularly updated, with new stories, well written, carefully edited and appropriately designed for the medium; provide editorial content which is primarily original Welsh-language material; provide news about Wales and beyond; cover a wide range of subjects such as the arts, science etc as well as hard news and sport; discuss these issues as fully as possible within the resources available; provide a lively platform to discuss a range of perspectives, taking care not to prejudice anyone based on political opinion, religious opinion etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-111089
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=111089
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOOKS COUNCIL OF WALES
Contact Name
R. Arwel Jones
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1970624151

Buyer Location

Locality
CEREDIGION
Postcode
SY23 2JB
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWSQUEST

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