Contract notice
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
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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
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/
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 2023 – Farming Connect
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
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 year
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 6,700,000 - 7,150,000
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 year
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 3,000,000 - 3,300,000
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 year
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 3,800,000 - 4,500,000
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 year
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP
500,000 - 650,000
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 year
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 2,900,000 - 3,450,000
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 year
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 1,800,000 - 2,000,000
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.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1 year
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 1,200,000 - 1,400,000
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
as stated in the tender documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
as stated in the tender documents
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
as stated in the tender documents
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 022-121973
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
22/09/2022
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.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)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
22/09/2022
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2 or 3 years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
E-Tender Information:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.
- Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration.
- The User who performs the Registration becomes the Super User for the Organisation.
- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.
- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.
- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.
- Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click “Forgot your password?”
- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.
- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.
- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.
- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).
- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact the Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform.
- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 2pm
How To Find The ITT:
- Once logged in you must click on ‘ITT’s Open to all Suppliers’
- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_50289, itt_94630, itt_94631, itt_96809, itt_96810, itt_96811, itt_96812, itt_96813, itt_96814.
- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the ‘Express an Interest button’. This will move the ITT from the ‘Open to all Suppliers’ area to the ‘My ITT’s’ on the home page.
- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the ‘Attachments’ area.
- Should you have any questions on the ITT, please use the ‘Messages’ area to contact the buyer directly – Please do not contact the named person at the top of this notice.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123796
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 core, as detailed in the tender documents
(WA Ref:123796)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/08/2022