--- title: "Development of a Shared Vision, Specification and Business Plan for a Single Directory of Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152480" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152480" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152480.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152480.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION" published: "2025-06-20" --- # Development of a Shared Vision, Specification and Business Plan for a Single Directory of Services Buyer: WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152480 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152480) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152480.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152480 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 5BF | | 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 | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48610000 - Database systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212610 - Database software development services - 72300000 - Data services - 72320000 - Database services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2025 at 12:48 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152480 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN520374&idx=1 20th June 2025 - Specification - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN520374&idx=2 20th June 2025 - Manyleb - Cymraeg ## Notice URLs - http://www.wcva.cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152480.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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