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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See Invitation to Tender Document for all relevant information
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See Invitation to Tender Document for all relevant information
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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
13 January 2023
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 January 2023
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 invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
See Invitation to Tender Document for all relevant information
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The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(WA Ref:127387)
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