Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Commercial and Procurement ICT, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000604400
E-mail: ictprocurement@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Welsh Government Business Wales Learning Management System Support and Development
Reference number: C328/2018/2019
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48190000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This PIN is to provide a brief outline of a possible future contract opportunity split into two lots. A notice with two Lots allows the suppliers to bid for both or just one of the two Lots.
The buyer is open to new ideas from any supplier and would look to work in partnership with a winning bidder to deliver a Moodle learning platform that can provide a valuable learning resource for potential, new and developing businesses in Wales.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Maintenance, Support and Development Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
72416000
72261000
72421000
48931000
48000000
48190000
48930000
72212190
72212930
72212931
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL13
Main site or place of performance:
Sarn Mynach
Llandudno Junction
Conwy
Wales
LL31 9RZ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A key component of the Business Wales roadmap is the Business Online Support Service (BOSS) LMS which currently provides free business orientated learning modules online at businesswales.gov.wales/boss and businesswales.gov.wales/cy/boss
The BOSS application has some integration with business.wales.gov.uk web site and the Business Wales internal client support monitoring application.
The BOSS application also uses the “Sign On Cymru” user authentication gateway for users to access a number of different Business Wales online applications aimed at providing support and promoting businesses in Wales.
Business Wales selects Open Source software wherever possible to reduce licensing costs and remove themselves from any constraints related to supplier lock-in. The Open Source Moodle LMS is the Business Wales platform of choice and has been identified as the most suitable for our requirements.
The Supplier will be required to technically maintain and develop a Moodle 3,5 LMS instance in Lot 1.
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be an open procedure and is being led by the Welsh Government.
The Welsh Government does not guarantee that a call for competition will definitely take place as a result of this Prior Information Notice.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Packaging of course material suitable for the BOSS environment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
48190000
48930000
48931000
80420000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL13
Main site or place of performance:
Sarn Mynach
Llandudno Junction
Conwy
Wales
LL31 9RZ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for the packaging of business orientated learning modules to conform to a standard format and style designated by the buyer. The material content of the courses will be provided to the supplier. The courses will be viewed through the Moodle LMS described in Lot 1, but there may be instances where learning packages are deployed in other environments.
The provider for Lot 2 will be expected to work with the provider of Lot 1 on release management for the learning packages.
All courses will be created bilingually in Welsh and English the buyer will provide content in both English and Welsh.
All resources to be created to buyer specified accessibility requirements.
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement will be an open procedure and is being led by the Welsh Government
The Welsh Government does not guarantee that a call for competition will definitely take place as a result of this Prior Information Notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/04/2019
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This procurement will be an open procedure and is being led by the Welsh Government to appoint a supplier for each Lot. This may be the same supplier for each Lot.
Welsh Government intend to use eTenderWales to administer the procurement. All communications will be sent via eTenderWales.
The Welsh Government does not guarantee that a call for competition will definitely take place as a result of this PIN.
NOTE: To receive any further information or announcements please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=89707 and register your interest.
A Meet the buyer event will be held in early March in Llandudno Junction, only those registered suppliers that have recorded an interest in this notice by 28th February 2019 will be invited to attend.
(WA Ref:89707)
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=89707.
(WA Ref:89707)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/02/2019