Planning

Wales Tourism Product Database

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

03 Oct 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has initiated a planning stage tender for the provision of the Wales Tourism Product Database in Cardiff, UK. The tender, with the title "Wales Tourism Product Database", falls under the industry category of General Public Services. The buyer, Welsh Government, has outlined detailed requirements for the database, including accommodation, attractions, activities, and events. The procurement method indicated is an Open Tender Procedure via the e-tendering portal with a future notice date set for 13th November 2023.

This procurement process for the Wales Tourism Product Database presents opportunities for businesses involved in services related to tourism accommodation and attractions. Suppliers who can offer solutions for database provision, product information management, and system integration are well-suited to compete. The Welsh Government's emphasis on information security certification, system testing, quality assurance, and compliance with accessibility guidelines makes this tender suitable for businesses with expertise in digital solutions and tourism industry experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wales Tourism Product Database

Notice Description

The Wales Tourism Product Database (WTPD) is the database of accommodation, attractions, activities and events which supports product search on visitwales.com as well as supporting visibility of products on other platforms and websites e.g. on satellite navigation systems and on local authority tourism websites. . In outline the requirement will be for: 1. The provision of the Wales tourism product database covering accommodation, things to do (tours, attractions and outdoor activities) and events 2. One that supports our product taxonomy across consumer and B2B products (including travel trade and business events) 3. One that covers the provision of appropriate product information, contact details, images/video and social media 4. An API that supports integration with visitwales.com as well as third party sites that might want to utilise our product data 5. The migration of our existing database to the new system/platform 6.Supporting our grading and accreditation requirements and publishing products in line with their current status 7. Enabling the polling of major distribution channels and the ability to link a product listing with its TXGB listing and availability 8. First line customer support (Welsh and English) and ongoing technical support in line with development road map and any specific requirements 9. Appropriate management information and analytics - at the business and aggregate level 10. The provision of a user friendly product management system in both Welsh and English . Minimum requirements include but are not limited to evidence of information security certification and regular system penetration testing, quality assurance certification or equivalent, compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 to Level AA and ability to provide a service in line with the Welsh Language Standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The intention is for there to be an Open Tender Procedure for this requirement, via our e-tendering portal. Further details will be supplied when a Contract Notice is published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-133166
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=133166
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

72321000 - Added-value database services

72322000 - Data management services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictprocurement@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000628803

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT452403
    Wales Tourism Product Database - The Wales Tourism Product Database (WTPD) is the database of accommodation, attractions, activities and events which supports product search on visitwales.com as well as supporting visibility of products on other platforms and websites e.g. on satellite navigation systems and on local authority tourism websites. . In outline the requirement will be for: 1. The provision of the Wales tourism product database covering accommodation, things to do (tours, attractions and outdoor activities) and events 2. One that supports our product taxonomy across consumer and B2B products (including travel trade and business events) 3. One that covers the provision of appropriate product information, contact details, images/video and social media 4. An API that supports integration with visitwales.com as well as third party sites that might want to utilise our product data 5. The migration of our existing database to the new system/platform 6.Supporting our grading and accreditation requirements and publishing products in line with their current status 7. Enabling the polling of major distribution channels and the ability to link a product listing with its TXGB listing and availability 8. First line customer support (Welsh and English) and ongoing technical support in line with development road map and any specific requirements 9. Appropriate management information and analytics - at the business and aggregate level 10. The provision of a user friendly product management system in both Welsh and English . Minimum requirements include but are not limited to evidence of information security certification and regular system penetration testing, quality assurance certification or equivalent, compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 to Level AA and ability to provide a service in line with the Welsh Language Standards.

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