--- title: "Online Business Information Factsheet Service" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146328" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146328" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146328.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146328.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-12-02" --- # Online Business Information Factsheet Service Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146328 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146328) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146328.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146328 | | 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 | 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146328 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495334 Online Business Information Factsheet Service - Online Business Factsheet Service ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-146328 - https://www.gov.wales/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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