Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Canolfan Rheidol, Rhoddfa Padarn
Aberystwyth
SY23 3UE
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1545570881
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491
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/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Growing Mid Wales - Digital Programme Consultancy
Reference number
itt_98551
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Ceredigion County Council are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant(s) with significant knowledge of the digital infrastructure industry to support and assist in the delivery of potential interventions to address digital connectivity issues in Mid Wales.
The appointed consultant will be required to provide a range of advice, guidance, and work outputs on an as required basis dependent upon the requirements of the programme and at the discretion of the Digital Programme Manager. Assistance will be provided to the Digital Programme Team to help ensure the individual projects, procurements and interventions outlined within the Digital Programme Business Case are successfully delivered.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £90,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412110 - Internet network
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
- UKL24 - Powys
Main site or place of performance
Regional across Mid Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ceredigion County Council are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant(s) with significant knowledge of the digital infrastructure industry to support and assist in the delivery of potential interventions to address digital connectivity issues in Mid Wales.
The appointed consultant will be required to provide a range of advice, guidance, and work outputs on an as required basis dependent upon the requirements of the programme and at the discretion of the Digital Programme Manager. Assistance will be provided to the Digital Programme Team to help ensure the individual projects, procurements and interventions outlined within the Digital Programme Business Case are successfully delivered.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
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
Optional extensions of up to 2 periods of up to 1 year each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Funding is available for an initial phase of work packages, however the contract is being put in place to secure a consultant to support the region for future work should a requirement arise over the next 2 years or up to 4 years if extended.
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
9 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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=126396
(WA Ref:126396)
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