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Published 15 Dec 2021, 14:55 GMT

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Official notice

Authority: Welsh Government

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Sectors: Software Packages & ERP (48)IT Services & Software (72)Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: Wales (UKL)
Awarded value£90,000published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 15 Dec 2021no call for competition
Awarded to COBWEB INFORMATION LIMITED

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Added-value database services · Business and management consultancy and related services · Database and operating software package · Software programming and consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The Client wishes to subscribe to a commercially-produced online reference resource,…

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.

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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.

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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.
Delivery: Wales
48600000 Database and operating software package72200000 Software programming and consultancy services79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 Dec 2021, 14:55 GMT
Last source update
15 Dec 2021, 14:55 GMT
Authority reference
C109/2021/2022
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-031264
Classification (CPV)
Added-value database servicesBusiness and management consultancy and related servicesDatabase and operating software packageSoftware programming and consultancy services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-030197 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

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.

Publisher note: 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=115811. (WA Ref:115811)

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £90,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 15 Dec 2021
Awarded toValueDateStatus
COBWEB INFORMATION LIMITEDSME£90,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Welsh Government

Contracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeGeneral public services Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 3NQContact email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Cobweb Information LimitedAwarded supplier Unit 9 Bankside, The Watermark, Gateshead, North East, NE119SYContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.