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Online Business Information Factsheet Service

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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02 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) has concluded the procurement process for the "Online Business Information Factsheet Service." This contract, awarded through a limited award procedure, aims to enhance business support services by subscribing to a commercially-produced online reference resource. The procurement falls under the general public services industry category, with key activities centred in Cardiff, Wales. The tender process is now complete, with the contract signed on 8th November 2024, valuing £132,000 GBP. The rationale for the procurement method was based on the absence of competition for technical reasons, complying with specific Public Contracts Regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business information services. Suitable contenders are those capable of providing curated factsheets, guides, and reports to assist start-ups and established businesses across various sectors. Companies with expertise in creating comprehensive business resources, including details on market potential, start-up costs, regulatory compliance, and marketing ideas, will find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Cobweb Information Limited, are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity by contributing to the Welsh Government's business support initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Business Information Factsheet Service

Notice Description

Online Business Factsheet Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client wishes to complement its business support services through subscribing to a commercially-produced online reference resource containing curated business information factsheets, guides and reports. The resources will offer Business Customers looking to start a business in Wales and established businesses in Wales with information on commonly-asked questions relevant to setting up a particular type of business and generic business practices. The Client wishes to subscribe to a commercially-produced online reference resource, offering both Business Customers either looking to start a business or with established businesses; with information Factsheets on commonly-asked questions relating to a wide range of business types. The Factsheets must provide, clear information: relevant to setting up a particular type of business, including but not limited to: the potential market for a product or service the start-up costs the equipment that might be needed the laws and regulations that must be followed ideas on where to promote your business relevant to generic business practices including but not limited to: writing a business plan recruiting a member of staff etc. the Supplier may also offer similar information, tailored to the particular needs of young people. The Client will make the Factsheets available to Business Customers on request though: its Business Support Service via it's helpline; Business Wales local centres; and a limited web based self-service factsheet fulfilment option for Business Customers via an API to the Clients website.

Procurement Information

Under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, a contracting authority is not required to issue an award decision letter (under Regulation 86 (1)) or invoke a standstill period (Regulation 87) in relation to contracts below the value threshold laid out in Regulation 5. Based on 3 previous tender exercises, additional market engagement and a speculative notice published 13/09/2024, Welsh Government has come to the conclusion that there is only one supplier currently able to meet the service requirements. The basis in law in accordance with the Directive is described in Regulation 32.--(2)(b)(ii) where competition is absent for technical reasons. Please note that while the Welsh Government has taken a decision to voluntarily comply with Regulations 86(1) & 87 in relation to this Contract, it reserves its right not to voluntarily comply with Regulations 86(1) & 87 in relation to any future contracts below the threshold in relation to this or other contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146328
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146328
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72321000 - Added-value database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Christine Wells
Contact Email
christine.wells@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBWEB INFORMAITON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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