CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Cowbridge Business Group Project

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

On behalf of the traders of Cowbridge and Cowbridge and Llanblethian Town Council, the Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking proposals for a Business Co-ordinator to support businesses in the town in establishing a new collaborative model of work.

Scope of work:

To establish a new, collaborative business model for businesses in Cowbridge. The scope of the work has two main strands:

1. Business facing; co-ordinating the backroom function of communication and administration between all members.

2. Customer facing; co-ordination and roll out of marketing on behalf of all partners.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146720.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Scope of Services

The appointed contractor will be responsible for achieving the following goals:

1. Establish a body for traders by 31st March 2025:

2. Coordinate and facilitate the function of a single voice for traders:

3. Create an instant communication channel between traders and partners:

4. Develop a Marketing strategy in Partnership with traders

5. Support Placemaking Plan implementation:

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Please see attached documentation

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

VOG/NH122024

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Please note the Interview Date: Afternoon, 10th January 2025. An in person interview will be conducted to those shortlisted. Should you not be available in person, please note this on your submission and digital arrangements will be made.

Expected Start Date: Week commencing 13th January 2025

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has declared a Climate and Nature emergency and is committed to working with suppliers that contribute to our journey towards Net Zero Carbon.

Tenders may be submitted in Welsh and will be treated no less favourably than a tender submitted in English.

(WA Ref:146720)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice