Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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.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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
34 350 000.00
GBP
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
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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 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 000-022212
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Uned 4, 33-35 Stryd Gorllewin Biwt
Caerdydd
CF105LH
UK
Telephone: +44 1970636565
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 149 921.96
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Uned 4, 33-35 Stryd Gorllewin Biwt
Caerdydd
CF105LH
UK
Telephone: +44 1970636565
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 499 891.39
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Farming Connect Service Centre
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Uned 4, 33-35 Stryd Gorllewin Biwt
Caerdydd
CF105LH
UK
Telephone: +44 1970636565
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 624 766.24
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Uned 4, 33-35 Stryd Gorllewin Biwt
Caerdydd
CF105LH
UK
Telephone: +44 1970636565
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 449 973.27
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Uned 4, 33-35 Stryd Gorllewin Biwt
Caerdydd
CF105LH
UK
Telephone: +44 1970636565
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 838 904.42
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Farming Connect Horticulture Support
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/12/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lantra
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd
Builth Wells
LD23WY
UK
Telephone: +44 7827956765
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 399 804.32
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The estimated total contract value includes the initial 2 year contract and the contract extension period should that be invoked.
(WA Ref:127343)
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
12/12/2022