Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000623300
E-mail: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Entrepreneurial Support Services for Enterprise Hubs
Reference number: C120/2017/2018
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Welsh Government is looking to engage with contractors to deliver 4 regional Enterprise Hubs
Lot 1 - North West Wales
Lot 2 - Mid Wales
Lot 3 - South West Wales inc South West Valleys
Lot 4 - South East Valleys
The 3 year contract with the option to extend for 12 months will support space, community and networks for cohorts of Entrepreneurs with wrap round services, such as (this list is not exhaustive or prescriptive): mentoring, business angels, after-work classes, hackathons, pitching events, workshops/master classes,inspirational guest speakers and innovative solutions.
The facility and infrastructure of the Enterprise Hub will be provided by the bidder for the duration of the contract and will need to be fully operational within 3 calendar months of contract award.
Please note that this contract is part funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is therefore subject to the availability of those funds.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 166 666.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
North West Wales (Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Conwy and Denbighshire)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79100000
79200000
79400000
79410000
79411000
79411100
79990000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 1 - North West Wales (Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Conwy and Denbighshire)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot (lot 1) is for North West Wales (Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Conwy and Denbighshire)
The contract will support space, community and networks for cohorts of Entrepreneurs with wrap round services, such as (this list is not exhaustive or prescriptive): mentoring, business angels, after-work classes, hackathons, pitching events, workshops/master classes,inspirational guest speakers and innovative solutions.
The facility and infrastructure of the Enterprise Hub will be provided by the bidder for the duration of the contract and will need to be fully operational within 3 calendar months of contract award.
The Delivery Model should ensure collaboration with partners in the ecosystem, designed to meet regional needs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Mid Wales (Powys and Ceredigion)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79100000
79200000
79400000
79410000
79411000
79411100
79990000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Lot 2 - Mid Wales (Powys and Ceredigion)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot (lot 2) is for Mid Wales (Powys and Ceredigion).
The contract will support space, community and networks for cohorts of Entrepreneurs with wrap round services, such as (this list is not exhaustive or prescriptive): mentoring, business angels, after-work classes, hackathons, pitching events, workshops/master classes,inspirational guest speakers and innovative solutions.
The facility and infrastructure of the Enterprise Hub will be provided by the bidder for the duration of the contract and will need to be fully operational within 3 calendar months of contract award.
The Delivery Model should ensure collaboration with partners in the ecosystem, designed to meet regional needs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
South West Wales including South West Valleys (Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79100000
79200000
79400000
79410000
79411000
79411100
79990000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
South West Wales including South West Valleys (Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot (lot 3) is for South West Wales including South West Valleys (Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire).
The contract will support space, community and networks for cohorts of Entrepreneurs with wrap round services, such as (this list is not exhaustive or prescriptive): mentoring, business angels, after-work classes, hackathons, pitching events, workshops/master classes,inspirational guest speakers and innovative solutions.
The facility and infrastructure of the Enterprise Hub will be provided by the bidder for the duration of the contract and will need to be fully operational within 3 calendar months of contract award.
The Delivery Model should ensure collaboration with partners in the ecosystem, designed to meet regional needs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
South East Valleys (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79100000
79200000
79400000
79410000
79411000
79411100
79990000
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
South East Valleys (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot (lot 4) is for South East Valleys (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen).
The contract will support space, community and networks for cohorts of Entrepreneurs with wrap round services, such as (this list is not exhaustive or prescriptive): mentoring, business angels, after-work classes, hackathons, pitching events, workshops/master classes,inspirational guest speakers and innovative solutions.
The facility and infrastructure of the Enterprise Hub will be provided by the bidder for the duration of the contract and will need to be fully operational within 3 calendar months of contract award.
The Delivery Model should ensure collaboration with partners in the ecosystem, designed to meet regional needs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 097-221539
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: North West Wales (Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Conwy and Denbighshire)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter Môn Cyf
146 Stryd Fawr
Porthmadog
LL49 9NU
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 833 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Mid Wales (Powys and Ceredigion)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Business in Focus Limited
Unit 14/15, Oldfield Road
Bridgend
CF355LJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 833 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: South West Wales including South West Valleys (Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Business in Focus Limited
Unit 14/15, Oldfield Road
Bridgend
CF355LJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 833 333.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: South East Valleys (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Welsh ICE
Caerphilly Business Park, Van Road
Caerphilly
CF83 3GG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 829 806.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The estimated value of this contract over the 4 lots is between 3,333,333.00 GDP and 4,166,666.00 GDP (excluding VAT). During the period of the contract the Welsh Ministers may pilot and develop new services to be delivered by or through the contractor at the Enterprise Hubs, if the need so requires. 833,333 GDP (excluding VAT) of the 4,166,666.00 GDP (excluding VAT) is incorporated into the contract value to cover the cost of these potential new services which could be allocated across one or more of the lots subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Welsh Ministers.
(WA Ref:86382)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000623300
Internet address(es)
URL: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/12/2018