Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
Contact
Gerrard O'Neill
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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/web/login.shtml
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
Promotional Items Framework
Reference number
F191/2022/2023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39294100 - Information and promotion products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government on behalf of the Welsh Ministers (hereafter referred to as the Client) requires the supply of branded promotional items and we are looking to appoint experienced and professional promotional products companies to meet these requirements. The 4-year framework has an estimated expenditure of up to GBP 800,000 (exc. VAT) and 3 places will be awarded to the top 3 ranked suppliers.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39294100 - Information and promotion products
- 30192700 - Stationery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan-Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Welsh Government on behalf of the Welsh Ministers (hereafter referred to as the Client) requires the supply of branded promotional items and we are looking to appoint experienced and professional promotional products companies to meet these requirements. The 4-year framework has an estimated expenditure of up to GBP 800,000 (exc. VAT) and 3 places will be awarded to the top 3 ranked suppliers.
Welsh Government organise, co-ordinate and attend events, exhibitions and conferences every year. For example, the Urdd and National Eisteddfod, Royal Welsh Show, Educational Conferences. Promotional items are often used alongside these events or as part of a campaign to reinforce brand identity or to raise awareness of a particular policy or scheme.
The Client requires a wide range of branded promotional items to be available, from pens, bags, lanyards, mugs etc., to high quality branded glassware, trophies etc., including eco-friendly options. This list is not exhaustive, and the successful bidders will be required to source a variety of products and access the latest innovative, sustainable products over the duration of the framework. We require details on request of any items that can be made from recycled materials, in line with the Client’s binding legal duty to pursue sustainable development in all it does (this is built into its constitution through section 121 of the Government of Wales Act).
The Client does not guarantee any level of work, or bind itself to demand any quantities under this contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 November 2022
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 November 2022
Local time
9:00am
Place
Tenders will be opened at a WG office or by a homeworker using a secure WG laptops.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
The electronic tender will be opened by a Procurement Manager using a secure WG laptop and the sample goods will be opened in a WG office by the Framework Manager.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The Promotional Items Framework is tendered every 4 years.
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125314
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Community Benefits will be a non-Core requirement and will not form part of the evaluation criteria. However, submission of a non-Core Community Benefits proposal will be a condition of a compliant bid and information on how to submit is detailed in the tender documentation.
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The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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