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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme

  • First published: 14 July 2022
  • Last modified: 14 July 2022
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-121973
Published by:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Authority ID:
AA0007
Publication date:
14 July 2022
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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. CPV: 73000000, 79341100, 71241000, 79512000, 79400000, 48931000, 80420000, 80000000, 79340000, 79342000, 79341100, 71241000, 79512000, 79400000, 48931000, 80420000, 80000000, 79340000, 79342000, 79341100, 71241000, 79512000, 79400000, 48931000, 80420000, 80000000, 79340000, 79342000, 79341100, 71241000, 79512000, 79400000, 48931000, 80420000, 80000000, 79340000, 79342000, 79341100, 71241000, 79512000, 79400000, 48931000, 80420000, 80000000, 79340000, 79342000, 79341100, 71241000, 79512000, 79400000, 48931000, 80420000, 80000000, 79340000, 79342000, 79341100, 71241000, 79512000, 79400000, 48931000, 80420000, 80000000, 79340000, 79342000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Welsh Government

Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

UK

Telephone: +44 3000257095

E-mail: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://gov.wales

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

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

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 Knowledge Transfer Programme

Reference number: C443/2021/2022

II.1.2) Main CPV code

73000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.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.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 34 350 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79341100

71241000

79512000

79400000

48931000

80420000

80000000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.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.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79341100

71241000

79512000

79400000

48931000

80420000

80000000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.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.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79341100

71241000

79512000

79400000

48931000

80420000

80000000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.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.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Farming Connect Service Centre

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79341100

71241000

79512000

79400000

48931000

80420000

80000000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.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.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79341100

71241000

79512000

79400000

48931000

80420000

80000000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.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.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79341100

71241000

79512000

79400000

48931000

80420000

80000000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.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.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Farming Connect Horticulture Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79341100

71241000

79512000

79400000

48931000

80420000

80000000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

09/08/2022

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=121973.

(WA Ref:121973)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

14/07/2022

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79340000 Advertising and marketing services Market and economic research; polling and statistics
79341100 Advertising consultancy services Advertising services
79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79512000 Call centre Telephone-answering services
80000000 Education and training services Education
80420000 E-learning services Adult and other education services
71241000 Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis Architectural, engineering and planning services
79342000 Marketing services Advertising and marketing services
73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services Research and Development
48931000 Training software package Training and entertainment software package

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
14 July 2022
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
11 August 2022
Deadline date:
22 September 2022 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
12 December 2022
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

About the buyer

Main contact:
CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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