Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Telephone
+44 3000628803
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Buyer's address
http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Wales Tourism Product Database
Reference number
C152/2023/2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72320000 - Database services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Wales Tourism Product Database (WTPD) is the database of accommodation, attractions, activities and events which supports product search on visitwales.com as well as supporting visibility of products on other platforms and websites e.g. on satellite navigation systems and on local authority tourism websites.
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In outline the requirement will be for:
1. The provision of the Wales tourism product database covering accommodation, things to do (tours, attractions and outdoor activities) and events
2. One that supports our product taxonomy across consumer and B2B products (including travel trade and business events)
3. One that covers the provision of appropriate product information, contact details, images/video and social media
4. An API that supports integration with visitwales.com as well as third party sites that might want to utilise our product data
5. The migration of our existing database to the new system/platform
6.Supporting our grading and accreditation requirements and publishing products in line with their current status
7. Enabling the polling of major distribution channels and the ability to link a product listing with its TXGB listing and availability
8. First line customer support (Welsh and English) and ongoing technical support in line with development road map and any specific requirements
9. Appropriate management information and analytics – at the business and aggregate level
10. The provision of a user friendly product management system in both Welsh and English
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Minimum requirements include but are not limited to evidence of information security certification and regular system penetration testing, quality assurance certification or equivalent, compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 to Level AA and ability to provide a service in line with the Welsh Language Standards.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72321000 - Added-value database services
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intention is for there to be an Open Tender Procedure for this requirement, via our e-tendering portal. Further details will be supplied when a Contract Notice is published.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 November 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
We are interested to receive expressions of interest from suppliers who may be able to provide a solution for our requirement, potentially to participate in additional pre-market engagement enquiries.
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=133166.
(WA Ref:133166)