Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Development Bank of Wales
Development Bank of Wales plc, Unit J, Yale Business Village, Ellis Way
Wrexham
LL13 7Y
procurement@developmentbank.wales
Telephone
+44 2920338100
Fax
+44 2920338101
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.developmentbank.wales
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0555
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Provision of an Online Training Tool
Reference number
DBW00098.00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Development Bank of Wales is looking to procure an online training tool to embed compliance knowledge across the organisation.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £145,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48517000 - IT software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement is to procure an effective online tool to embed compliance knowledge across the organisation. As DBW operates in the financial services sector, it is vital that all employees are fully trained and can demonstrate competence in several key compliance areas. This is important for us reputationally and is required by the FCA and our auditors.
It is therefore imperative that DBW continues to embrace industry best practice and technology that enables, encourages and facilitates staff to constantly learn and retain the compliance knowledge that will ensure that individuals and the organisation as a whole operate to a high level of compliance.
Further information can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team and Relevant Experience / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery of Services - Mandatory IT Requirements / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Functional Requirements / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Specific Management Information and Reporting / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation and Delivery / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £145,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
DBW has the option to extend the contract for a further 3 periods of 12 months each.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 November 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 November 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144914
(WA Ref:144914)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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