Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Digidol, Data a TGCh / Digital, Data and ICT, Caffael Masnachol / Commercial Procurement, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Telephone
+44 3000257095
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=AA0007
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Online Business Information Factsheet Service
Reference number
C044/2024/2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72321000 - Added-value database services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Online Business Factsheet Service
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: £132,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Client wishes to complement its business support services through subscribing to a commercially-produced online reference resource containing curated business information factsheets, guides and reports. The resources will offer Business Customers looking to start a business in Wales and established businesses in Wales with information on commonly-asked questions relevant to setting up a particular type of business and generic business practices.
The Client wishes to subscribe to a commercially-produced online reference resource, offering both Business Customers either looking to start a business or with established businesses; with information Factsheets on commonly-asked questions relating to a wide range of business types.
The Factsheets must provide, clear information:
relevant to setting up a particular type of business, including but not limited to:
the potential market for a product or service
the start-up costs
the equipment that might be needed
the laws and regulations that must be followed
ideas on where to promote your business
relevant to generic business practices including but not limited to:
writing a business plan
recruiting a member of staff etc.
the Supplier may also offer similar information, tailored to the particular needs of young people.
The Client will make the Factsheets available to Business Customers on request though:
its Business Support Service via it’s helpline;
Business Wales local centres; and
a limited web based self-service factsheet fulfilment option for Business Customers via an API to the Clients website.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, a contracting authority is not required to issue an award decision letter (under Regulation 86 (1)) or invoke a standstill period (Regulation 87) in relation to contracts below the value threshold laid out in Regulation 5.
Based on 3 previous tender exercises, additional market engagement and a speculative notice published 13/09/2024, Welsh Government has come to the conclusion that there is only one supplier currently able to meet the service requirements. The basis in law in accordance with the Directive is described in Regulation 32.—(2)(b)(ii) where
competition is absent for technical reasons.
Please note that while the Welsh Government has taken a decision to voluntarily comply with Regulations 86(1) & 87 in relation to this Contract, it reserves its right not to voluntarily comply with Regulations 86(1) & 87 in relation to any future contracts below the threshold in relation to this or other contracts.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
C044/2024/2025 24/25-045
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Cobweb Informaiton Limited
YBN, 7 & 8 Delta Bank Road, Metro Riverside Park
Gateshead
NE119DJ
Telephone
+44 1914618000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £132,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:146328)
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