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title: "Online Business Information Factsheet Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030197"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Online Business Information Factsheet Service

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030197

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is seeking to enhance its business support services through a tender titled "Online Business Information Factsheet Service," which falls under the services category. This procurement process, now complete, was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition and is classified under added-value database services (CPV code 72321000). The project aims to provide curated business information factsheets and reports for businesses in Wales, with delivery based in Cardiff. The contract has been awarded to Cobweb Information Limited, with a total value of £90,000, signed on 15 December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the information services and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in business development resources or databases. Companies with expertise in providing tailored online reference materials or training for start-ups could benefit from engaging with the Welsh Government's ongoing business support initiatives, thereby expanding their client base and enhancing their service offerings within the Welsh market.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 centers; and - a limited web based self-service factsheet fulfillment 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 and additional market, Welsh Government has come to the conclusion that there is only one supplier 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 contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031264-2021 |
| Notice type | Award 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COBWEB INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72321000 - Added-value database services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031264-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://gov.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115811
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

## Provenance

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