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Contract Award Notice

Future Farms in Business

  • First published: 03 October 2024
  • Last modified: 03 October 2024

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-143418
Published by:
Social Farms and Gardens
Authority ID:
AA78256
Publication date:
03 October 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Project Overview Future Farms in Business is the third phase of funded activity carried out by the emerging Future Farms Partnership. It focuses on implementing a planning application for three dwellings on farm estate owned by Powys County Council, and recruiting growers to take on the dwellings and accompanying new horticultural enterprises. The project will also support the Partnership to increase local networking between growers and their potential market, as well as advocating for more small-scale nature friendly horticulture enterprises in Wales. The Partnership includes representatives from: Social Farms & Gardens Our Food 1200 Landworkers’ Alliance Ecological Land Cooperative Shared Assets Black Mountains College Gwlad Consortium Cultivate – North and South Powys Sustainable Food Places Partnerships Lantra Powys County Council Eco Dyfi – Pathways to Farming Nature Friendly Farming Network Phase 1 A market feasibility study for micro-holdings to support a horticulture enterprise with a dwelling in Powys as part of a small collection of neighbouring enterprises. Phase 2 Development of Supplementary Planning Guidance for Powys County Council interpreting the existing Technical Advice Note (TAN) 6 and submission of a planning application for the building of three temporary dwellings on a site in the village of Sarn, Newtown, linked to viable horticulture businesses on the site (each around 5 acres). Phase 3 (the focus of this evaluation) The activity is split into four workstreams Grower Journey: Seeking expressions of interest from potential growers to live and work on the site, selecting growers, training opportunities (potential and delivered). Site Development: Subject to planning approval, undertake first stages of the build (utility connections/ alternative provision, access, hard standings, packing shed). Messaging & Replication: This project is a practical example of one way in which we can increase the opportunity for rural enterprise for local people through increasing the demand and supply of fruit and vegetables needed to meet our nation’s dietary needs. Network Building: New growers will be supported by a wider network of growers, we will work with potential customers (including public sector) to help drive demand for new produce. Next Proposed Phases Further infrastructure development on the site in Sarn to meet the needs of the micro enterprises. Reflection, refinement and replication of the model elsewhere in Wales. Ongoing support to develop the market for local fruit and vegetables across Wales. Support to upskill existing and new growers with a particular focus on agroecology. Evaluation Requirements Evaluation will be focused on capturing learning from this pilot to influence future activity and strategies that challenge the existing structures inhibiting access to land for agroecological food production. The final evaluation report will be required to capture the opportunities, challenges, successes and learning points for: Local Authorities wishing to maximise the potential of their land assets Those seeking to open up access to land for agroecological, regenerative food production for local markets. Landworkers and land-seekers Other landowners – public and private. The evaluation report will be shared widely and must be an accessible document that brings the pilot to life and with the intention that the pilot’s recommendations can, and will, be implemented elsewhere in Wales. Requirements: Evaluation will be embedded into the project activity from the outset (once evaluators appointed). Evaluators will work closely with the Partnership and Workstream groups and provide advice and guidance to make data collection simple and consistent. Data collection will focus on qualitative data (e.g., interviews, consultation extracts) although some quantitative data may be included (e.g., no of officers; no of consultations). Please note that the Project Management team wi

Full notice text

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE – NATIONAL

SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address


Social Farms and Gardens

Pendinas, Llanidloes Road,

Newtown

SY16 4HX

UK

Alison Sheffield

+44 2920225942


https://www.farmgarden.org.uk

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Future Farms in Business

2.2

Description of the contract

Project Overview

Future Farms in Business is the third phase of funded activity carried out by the emerging Future Farms Partnership. It focuses on implementing a planning application for three dwellings on farm estate owned by Powys County Council, and recruiting growers to take on the dwellings and accompanying new horticultural enterprises. The project will also support the Partnership to increase local networking between growers and their potential market, as well as advocating for more small-scale nature friendly horticulture enterprises in Wales.

The Partnership includes representatives from:

Social Farms & Gardens

Our Food 1200

Landworkers’ Alliance

Ecological Land Cooperative

Shared Assets

Black Mountains College

Gwlad Consortium

Cultivate – North and South Powys Sustainable Food Places Partnerships

Lantra

Powys County Council

Eco Dyfi – Pathways to Farming

Nature Friendly Farming Network

Phase 1

A market feasibility study for micro-holdings to support a horticulture enterprise with a dwelling in Powys as part of a small collection of neighbouring enterprises.

Phase 2

Development of Supplementary Planning Guidance for Powys County Council interpreting the existing Technical Advice Note (TAN) 6 and submission of a planning application for the building of three temporary dwellings on a site in the village of Sarn, Newtown, linked to viable horticulture businesses on the site (each around 5 acres).

Phase 3 (the focus of this evaluation)

The activity is split into four workstreams

Grower Journey: Seeking expressions of interest from potential growers to live and work on the site, selecting growers, training opportunities (potential and delivered).

Site Development: Subject to planning approval, undertake first stages of the build (utility connections/ alternative provision, access, hard standings, packing shed).

Messaging & Replication: This project is a practical example of one way in which we can increase the opportunity for rural enterprise for local people through increasing the demand and supply of fruit and vegetables needed to meet our nation’s dietary needs.

Network Building: New growers will be supported by a wider network of growers, we will work with potential customers (including public sector) to help drive demand for new produce.

Next Proposed Phases

Further infrastructure development on the site in Sarn to meet the needs of the micro enterprises.

Reflection, refinement and replication of the model elsewhere in Wales.

Ongoing support to develop the market for local fruit and vegetables across Wales.

Support to upskill existing and new growers with a particular focus on agroecology.

Evaluation Requirements

Evaluation will be focused on capturing learning from this pilot to influence future activity and strategies that challenge the existing structures inhibiting access to land for agroecological food production.

The final evaluation report will be required to capture the opportunities, challenges, successes and learning points for:

Local Authorities wishing to maximise the potential of their land assets

Those seeking to open up access to land for agroecological, regenerative food production for local markets.

Landworkers and land-seekers

Other landowners – public and private.

The evaluation report will be shared widely and must be an accessible document that brings the pilot to life and with the intention that the pilot’s recommendations can, and will, be implemented elsewhere in Wales.

Requirements:

Evaluation will be embedded into the project activity from the outset (once evaluators appointed). Evaluators will work closely with the Partnership and Workstream groups and provide advice and guidance to make data collection simple and consistent.

Data collection will focus on qualitative data (e.g., interviews, consultation extracts) although some quantitative data may be included (e.g., no of officers; no of consultations). Please note that the Project Management team will collect output data.

Evaluators will participate in at least one Partnership Meeting (December) to ensure findings are embedded in the wider picture of land access for horticulture.

Evaluators will meet with at least eight specified members of the Partnership on a 1:1 basis to collect data.

Evaluators will also collect data from other stakeholders including local residents, applicants for the dwellings and other growers in the area.

Evaluators will visit the identified farm in Powys for face-to-face discussion with stakeholders at least once during the project.

Evaluators will keep abreast of planning legislation, policy and other initiatives in Powys and further afield in Wales, to ensure the final report is in tune with wider strategies and practices.

SF&G will be responsible for translation and printing of the evaluation and distributing the report.

Outputs – by end December 2024

One approved and designed evaluation report ready for distribution.

One accessible Executive Summary ready for distribution.

Essential criteria for participation

Experience of evaluating farming, horticulture, or other land-based projects in Wales.

Evidence of engaging a wide range of stakeholders including citizens, third sector organisations, businesses, farmers and local authorities.

Understanding of policy developments in planning, land use and horticulture food production in Wales.

Ability to complete the work within the specified timeframes.

Ability to meet with Partnership participants in Powys.

Willingness to work in Welsh and English.

Process for applications

Please provide quotation on letter headed paper with details of any applicable VAT.

Please use the criteria above to demonstrate your suitability for this piece of work.

Please send your response to alison@farmgarden.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 26 August 2024.

A selection exercise will then take place with awarding of the work by 29 August 2024.

Contact for further information:

Alison Sheffield, Project Coordinator,

Social Farms & Gardens

alison@farmgarden.org.uk

07752 542 853

www.farmgarden.org.uk

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

03000000 Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
1024 Powys

2.4

Estimated Total Value

3 Procedure

3.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4 Award of Contract

4.1

Successful Bidders

4.1.1

Name and Address of successful supplier, contractor or service provider





Bro Partnership

3 Yr Helyg, Heol Y Cyw,

Bridgend

CF356LL

UK




5 Other Information

5.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

5.2

Date of Contract Award

 30-08-2024

5.3

Number of tenders received

3

5.4

Other Information

(WA Ref:144987)

5.5

Additional Documentation

N/a

5.6

Publication date of this notice:

 03-10-2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
03000000 Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Agriculture and Food
77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Agriculture and Food

Delivery locations

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1024 Powys

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Notice details
Publication date:
31 July 2024
Deadline date:
26 August 2024 00:00
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Authority name:
Social Farms and Gardens
Publication date:
03 October 2024
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Authority name:
Social Farms and Gardens

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