- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer
- Lot 2. Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development
- Lot 3. Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service
- Lot 4. Farming Connect Service Centre
- Lot 5. Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events
- Lot 6. Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics
- Lot 7. Farming Connect Horticulture Support
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
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.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme
Reference number
C443/2021/2022
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Welsh Government require an innovative Programme to support the farming industry in delivering greater sustainability,
Improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance in line with Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and Programme for Government objectives.
The Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2 year contract (with possible 12months extension) will commence in April 2023.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £34,350,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer - To deliver an innovative knowledge transfer programme to support the farming industry in delivering greater sustainability, improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance for farming businesses in line with SFS objectives.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development - To deliver a more professional industry through its support for continuous professional development, action learning, mentoring, accredited training, e-learning and clear focus on personal development.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service - To set up and deliver a framework Advisory Service to provide integrated advice across a broad range of specialist technical and business management areas tailored to meet individual business needs.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Farming Connect Service Centre
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Farming Connect Service Centre - To establish and manage a Service Centre which will act as the main point of contact for all customers to register and promote all activities and services across the Farming Connect programme.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events - To deliver an innovative programme of activity and events for the benefit of the farming sector in Wales to support farming businesses to transition to the Sustainable Farming Scheme.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics – To develop an innovative programme of activity suitable to support the needs of the Welsh sheep sector. Working with businesses in identifying their current baseline performance, identify the KPI’s for the businesses, and create an action plan with clear recommendations to improve Welsh Sheep Genetics.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Farming Connect Horticulture Support
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Farming Connect Horticulture Support - To develop and deliver a support service for commercial horticulturalists in Wales whilst facilitating collaboration between producers and processors to improve the viability of supply chains.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 August 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=121973.
(WA Ref:121973)