Tender

The provision to build a bespoke online virtual business incubator platform

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking to appoint a provider to build a bespoke online virtual business incubator platform. The tender process involves the opportunity to work with the council for a further 12 months to support the growth of the model. The procurement method is open, and the main procurement category is services. The deadline for tender submissions is 19th October 2023, with the award period ending on 8th January 2024.

This tender by the Torfaen County Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, Internet support, and worldwide web design. Companies interested in providing services for the virtual business incubator platform are encouraged to participate in the tender. The provision can be accessed via the Proactis Supplier Portal, with all documentation and communication relating to the tender available only through the portal.

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Notice Title

The provision to build a bespoke online virtual business incubator platform

Notice Description

Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking to appoint a provider to build a Virtual online business Incubator, with a possibility to work with us for a further 12 months to support with the future growth of the model. We invite proposals from qualified providers who can meet our goals and specification. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh, each application will be treated equally.The tender and all supporting documentation are only available from the Proactis Supplier Portal, which can be directly accessed following registration.NB: Tender information and any questions and answers relating to the tender will only be available directly from the portal and will not be communicated by any other means.Tender submissions will only be accepted via the portal and not by any other means unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council.E-Tender access information:-- Go to https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/LoginYou can access the opportunity by completing the following steps:If you have not already signed-up to the Proactis Supplier Portal, click "Signup", complete the required information and then click "Register".-- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.-- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Portal then you must not register again.-- Please contact the Primary Contact in order to arrange access to the Portal.An activation email will be sent to the email address of your primary contact.Click on the link contained within the email to activate your account.Sign into the Proactis Supplier Portal by entering your Login Name that you previously provided. Enter the temporary password that was provided in the activation e-mail.Complete the Self Registration/Organisation Details. Click the < and > arrows to move from page to page; on page 8, create a new password.Click "Complete Registration"Click on the Red Box marked "Opportunities", type Torfaen in the box at the top of the page called "Search by customer reference, title or customer name..." and click "Search"Identify the Opportunity with the title of "T.4530 - The provision to build a bespoke online virtual business incubator platform "and click the White Arrow in a Blue Circle on the right-hand side of the line.Click "Register Interest" Then click the Telescope button on the left-hand side of the page, then enter "Torfaen" in the box at the top of the page called "Search by customer reference, title or customer name... and click "Search".You will now see that the "T.4530 - The provision to build a bespoke online virtual business incubator platform "Opportunity now to Private. Click the White Arrow in a Blue Circle.It is recommended that you read the information provided in the documents that can be found if you click the line marked "Request Documents" before attempting to answer any of the questions.(WA Ref:134906)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-134906
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134906
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Melanie Thomas
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1633647802

Buyer Location

Locality
TORFAEN
Postcode
NP4 6YB
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Pontypool Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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