Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
S4C
Canolfan S4C yr Egin, Heol y Coleg
Caerfyrddin
SA31 3EQ
Contact
Amanda Rees
Telephone
+44 3305880402
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0674
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
A statutory corporation
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Media and broadcasting services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Tender for the development and submission of a connected device app - S4C Clic
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Through this tender process S4C is seeking to appoint a supplier to develop and publish the S4C Clic app across a range of connected media devices.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,799,920
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48983000 - Development software package
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As the landscape of broadcasting changes, S4C wants to ensure we’re serving the needs of our various audiences, wherever they are, and however they choose to engage with us.
In order to realise that aim, S4C is looking to appoint an OTT applications specialist to work with us to further develop S4C Clic’s footprint in the digital space. It’s expected that this OTT apps specialist will also serve as an app support provider and development partner that will help inform S4C of any emerging trends within the connected devices ecosystem and advise us on how to best prioritise our development
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Experience capabilities and qualifications / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Knowledge and understanding of S4C’s requirements and methodology for providing the service / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Timeline, method statements and standard of support services / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Specialist insight to identify future opportunities / Weighting: 5
Cost criterion - Name: Fee(s) / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-035171
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FX Digital
Bentima House, 168-172 Old Street
London
EC1V9BP
Telephone
+44 2037738253
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,800,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,799,920
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
See Invitation to Tender Document for all relevant information
(WA Ref:130596)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom