Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
City & County of Swansea
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
UK
E-mail: commercial@swansea.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL18
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Advertising Opportunity in Swansea Councils Suppliers Guide
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79340000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Advertising Opportunity in Swansea Councils Suppliers Guide - communication opportunity with SME's in Swansea.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79342000
79340000
79342100
79341000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL18
Main site or place of performance:
Swansea
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Swansea Council is seeking to establish market options for the advertising opportunity within Swansea Councils Suppliers Guide.
Swansea Councils Commercial Services are currently focused on and encouraging the developing and maintaining direct links with businesses to assist SME’s with business intelligence on winning contracts with the authority. Including developing appropriate communication channels to alert them of up-and-coming tender opportunities.
Swansea Councils Commercial Services are supporting the future plan in forging more links with the business community and highlighting the opportunities to local businesses in view of meeting a sustainable economy regionally. Partnering with relevant local/ regional or national businesses such as Banks or Building Societies, Accountants, Vehicle Leasing, etc. etc. to business startup or expansion and gain further understanding of `working together with the council` and inspiring local businesses to tender for council works, and ensuring that supplier feedback is obtained.
At this stage, Swansea Council are seeking to determine the most appropriate approach to seek advertising partners for the Suppliers Guide. To raise the profile in association with external relevant partners.
Interested parties, please email Commercial@swansea.gov.uk for further information and advise on investment levels by Friday 11th August 2023.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
20/07/2023
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
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=133271.
(WA Ref:133271)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/07/2023