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title: "Online Business Information Factsheet Service"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115811"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-12-15"
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# Online Business Information Factsheet Service

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115811

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is seeking a supplier for the "Online Business Information Factsheet Service," aimed at enhancing business support services in Wales. This procurement is in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 15th December 2021. The service will provide curated business information factsheets and guides, beneficial for individuals looking to start or manage a business in Wales. The procurement process adopted was a limited method, where competition is absent for technical reasons, and it pertains to the services industry category. The total value of the contract is £90,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in information services, consultancy, or digital resource provision, to engage with the Welsh Government. Companies that can deliver professionally curated content, tailored to the needs of both fledgling and established businesses in Wales, may find this contract particularly suitable. This aligns well with SMEs that have expertise in providing practical business insights and support resources, facilitating growth within the region’s business community.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115811 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115811

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC382566
  Online Business Information Factsheet Service - 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.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-115811
- https://gov.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115811

## Provenance

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