Tender

Development of a Shared Vision, Specification and Business Plan for a Single Directory of Services

WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION

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20 Jun 2025 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wales Council for Voluntary Action is seeking proposals for the "Development of a Shared Vision, Specification and Business Plan for a Single Directory of Services." This tender focuses on creating a unified, bilingual platform to streamline information about services available across Wales. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically concerning database systems and IT services. Interested parties should submit their proposals via the Sell2Wales platform by 12:00 p.m. on 7 July 2025. The process follows an open procurement method and aims to inform longer-term investment and development strategies in alignment with the All Wales Six Goals for Urgent and Emergency Care.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and database services. Companies with capabilities in developing robust and bilingual platforms aligned with public sector objectives are particularly well-suited to contribute. Additionally, those with experience in crafting strategic business plans and user-informed design specifications will find this project aligned with their expertise. The potential for collaboration with national stakeholders and public bodies could offer substantial growth prospects for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a Shared Vision, Specification and Business Plan for a Single Directory of Services

Notice Description

Mae partneriaeth eang o fudiadau o'r sectorau cyhoeddus a gwirfoddol ledled Cymru wedi ymrwymo i ddod ynghyd i geisio cyflwyno Un Cyfeiriadur o Wasanaethau (DoS) ar gyfer Cymru. Bydd y platfform dwyieithog, unedig hwn yn disodli cyfeiriaduron presennol (e.e. Infoengine, Dewis Cymru, GIG 111 Cymru) ac yn darparu un ffynhonnell o wybodaeth hygyrch a dibynadwy am wasanaethau sydd ar gael ledled Cymru.Cefnogir y rhaglen gan y Chwe Nod ar gyfer Gofal Brys a Gofal mewn Argyfwng i Gymru, a bydd y comisiwn cychwynnol hwn yn hysbysu'r achos busnes dros fuddsoddiad, datblygiad a chynaliadwyedd mwy hirdymor.Rheolir y gwaith hwn gan Femorandwm Cyd-ddealltwriaeth (MoU) a lofnodwyd gan randdeiliaid cenedlaethol allweddol fel:* Llywodraeth Cymru* Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru* GIG Cymru* Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru (CLlLC) ac Awdurdodau Lleol* Data Cymru* Cyngor Gweithredu Gwirfoddol Cymru (CGGC) a Chynghorau Gwirfoddol Sirol (CVCs) fel rhan o Cefnogi Trydydd Sector Cymru (TSSW)1.3 Diben y ComisiwnRydym yn chwilio am bartner i weithio gyda'r mudiadau hyn i ddatblygu sylfaen strategol graidd ar gyfer dyfodol y Cyfeiriadur. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys:1.3.1 Gweledigaeth gyffredin a gynhyrchir ar y cyd1.3.2 Manyleb dylunio a hysbysir gan y defnyddwyr a'r system1.3.3 Cynllun busnes cadarn sy'n cydymffurfio a'r Llyfr Gwyrdd ac arfarniad o'r opsiynau1.3.4 Bydd y gwaith a gyflawnir yn cefnogi penderfyniadau mewnol a chynigion cyllido yn y dyfodol.----------------------------------------------------------------------A broad partnership of public and voluntary sector organisations across Wales have committed to coming to together in seeking to deliver a Single Directory of Services (DoS) for Wales. This unified, bilingual platform will replace multiple existing directories (e.g., Infoengine, Dewis Cymru, NHS 111 Wales) and provide a single source of accessible, trustworthy information on services available across Wales.The programme is endorsed by the All Wales Six Goals for Urgent and Emergency Care, and this initial commission will inform the business case for longer-term investment, development, and sustainability.This work is governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by key national stakeholders including:* Welsh Government* Public Health Wales* NHS Wales* Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and Local Authorities* Data Cymru* Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), County Voluntary Councils (CVCs) as part of Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW)1.3 Purpose of the CommissionWe are seeking a partner to work with these organisations to develop the core strategic foundation for the future DoS. This will include:1.3.1 A co-produced shared vision1.3.2 A user- and system-informed design specification1.3.3 A robust Green Book-compliant business plan and options appraisal1.3.4 The resulting work will support internal decision-making and future funding proposals.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152480.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Rhaid i ddyfynbrisiau gael eu cyflwyno ar y Ffurflen Ymateb Cyflenwyr yn Atodiad 1, ar ffurf Word (oni nodir yn wahanol), rhaid ei llenwi a'i llofnodi'n briodol (caniateir llofnodion digidol a ddiogelir gan gyfrinair).Dylai dyfynbrisiau gael eu cyflwyno drwy GwerthwchiGymru erbyn 12pm ar 7 Gorffennaf 2025 fan bellaf. Bydd dyfynbrisiau a gyflwynir ar ol y dyddiad cau hwn yn anghymwys.------------------------------------------------------------Quotations must be submitted on the Supplier Response Form in Annex 1, in Word format (unless otherwise specified), it must be duly completed and signed where appropriate (password protected digital signatures are permitted).Quotations should be submitted via Sell2Wales no later than 7 July 2025 12:00. Quotations submitted after this deadline will be deemed ineligible.(WA Ref:152480)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152480
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152480
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

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

72212610 - Database software development services

72300000 - Data services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION
Contact Name
Rhodri Jones
Contact Email
rjones@wcva.cymru
Contact Phone
+44 1970631123

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5BF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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