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title: "Online Business Information Factsheet Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c175"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
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# Online Business Information Factsheet Service

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c175

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## Summary

The Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has completed a procurement process and awarded a contract for the "Online Business Information Factsheet Service." The contract, identified as C044/2024/2025, falls under the services category, specifically added-value database services (CPV code: 72321000). The primary objective is to enhance the Welsh Government's business support services by subscribing to an online reference resource that provides comprehensive business information factsheets. The service will support both new and established businesses in Wales by offering valuable information on business setup, legal requirements, and generic business practices. The contract was awarded on 8th November 2024, with a value of £132,000, and is to be executed in the UK, particularly focusing on the region of UKL. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of online business information services. It is particularly suitable for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, curated business factsheets and guides. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating comprehensive, user-friendly business documentation can benefit from such contracts. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish a strong relationship with the Welsh Government and gain visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects or sectors.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038745-2024 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 INFORMAITON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72321000 - Added-value database services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038745-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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