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01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Trydan Engagement and Communication Tender

  • First published: 06 December 2024
  • Last modified: 06 December 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-146451
Published by:
Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru
Authority ID:
AA86013
Publication date:
06 December 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

The scope for this procurement will cover planning and project related engagement and communication. This will include communications to raise awareness of Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru at the very early stages of Project development, followed by opportunities to shape the projects through non-statutory and statutory consultation events. Engagement will help to optimise the value of these projects for the local area and for Wales, up to submission of the planning application. CPV: 79416000, 79416000, 79340000, 79342000, 79416000, 79340000, 79342000, 79416000, 79340000, 79342000, 79416000, 79340000, 79342000.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru

Welsh Government Office, Rhydycar Business Park

Merthyr Tydfil

CF48 1UZ

UK

Telephone: +44 7591340779

E-mail: caffael@trydangwyrddcymru.wales

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.trydangwyrddcymru.wales

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA86013

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


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Trydan Engagement and Communication Tender

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79416000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The scope for this procurement will cover planning and project related engagement and communication.

This will include communications to raise awareness of Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru at the very early stages of Project development, followed by opportunities to shape the projects through non-statutory and statutory consultation events. Engagement will help to optimise the value of these projects for the local area and for Wales, up to submission of the planning application.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 990 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lot 1 - South West Wales

Lot 2 - North East Wales

Lot 3 - Cardiff Capital Region

Lot 4 - Swansea Bay City Region

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Engagement & Communication for South West Wales Project

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79416000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

South West Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope for this procurement will cover project and all pre-application planning related community and stakeholder engagement, and communication.

This will include reviewing existing preliminary stakeholder analyses, and maintaining a current and relevant stakeholder list.

It will require the drafting and maintenance (evolution ) of an engagement strategy and plan.

It will include communications and outreach to ensure Trydan gets the best possible introduction to the local area, at the very early stages of project development. Working with a multidisciplinary project team, including EIA consultants, you will be required to design and manage opportunities for local communities and stakeholders to help shape the project through non-statutory and statutory consultation events. You will navigate the project through pre-application consultation requirements and be part of delivering the Consultation Report.

As a major infrastructure projects, the project will follow the new process defined in The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 .

You will also facilitate local engagement to help the projects prepare to deliver relevant and optimal embedded and added social value.

Some broader, Wales-wide communication and engagement may also be required within the remit, where there is an interface between local and national interests.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Engagement & Communication for North East Wales Project

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79416000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

North East Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope for this procurement will cover project and all pre-application planning related community and stakeholder engagement, and communication.

This will include reviewing existing preliminary stakeholder analyses, and maintaining a current and relevant stakeholder list.

It will require the drafting and maintenance (evolution ) of an engagement strategy and plan.

It will include communications and outreach to ensure Trydan gets the best possible introduction to the local area, at the very early stages of project development. Working with a multidisciplinary project team, including EIA consultants, you will be required to design and manage opportunities for local communities and stakeholders to help shape the project through non-statutory and statutory consultation events. You will navigate the project through pre-application consultation requirements and be part of delivering the Consultation Report.

As a major infrastructure projects, the project will follow the new process defined in The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 .

You will also facilitate local engagement to help the projects prepare to deliver relevant and optimal embedded and added social value.

Some broader, Wales-wide communication and engagement may also be required within the remit, where there is an interface between local and national interests.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Engagement & Communication for Cardiff Capital Region Project

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79416000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

Cardiff Capital Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope for this procurement will cover project and all pre-application planning related community and stakeholder engagement, and communication.

This will include preliminary stakeholder analyses and compiling an initial stakeholder list. The list will be reviewed and maintained throughout the duration of the contract.

It will require the drafting and maintenance (evolution ) of an engagement strategy and plan.

It will include communications and outreach to ensure Trydan gets the best possible introduction to the local area, at the very early stages of project development. Working with a multidisciplinary project team, including EIA consultants, you will be required to design and manage opportunities for local communities and stakeholders to help shape the project through non-statutory and statutory consultation events. You will navigate the project through pre-application consultation requirements and be part of delivering the Consultation Report.

As a major infrastructure project, the project will follow the new process defined in The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 .

You will also facilitate local engagement to help the projects prepare to deliver relevant and optimal embedded and added social value.

Some broader, Wales-wide communication and engagement may also be required within the remit, where there is an interface between local and national interests.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Engagement & Communication for Swansea Bay City Regions Projects x2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79416000

79340000

79342000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

Swansea Bay City Region

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The scope for this procurement will cover both projects, including all pre-application planning related community and stakeholder engagement, and communication.

We expect to see some synergies in your approach, where it is possible to undertake activities covering and relevant to both projects. However you will also take care to avoid any confusion caused by overlapping timeframes and geographic proximity.

This will include preliminary stakeholder analyses and compiling an initial stakeholder lists (one for each project and another denoting any overlap). The lists will be reviewed and maintained throughout the duration of the contract.

It will require the drafting and maintenance (evolution) of engagement strategies and plans. Working with a multidisciplinary project team, including EIA consultants, you will be required to design and manage opportunities for local communities and stakeholders to help shape the projects through non-statutory and statutory consultation events. You will navigate the projects through pre-application consultation requirements and be part of delivering the Consultation Report.

As major infrastructure projects, the projects will follow the new process defined in The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 .

You will also facilitate local engagement to help the projects prepare to deliver relevant and optimal embedded and added social value.

Some broader, Wales-wide communication and engagement may also be required within the remit, where there is an interface between local and national interests.

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

01/04/2025

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

We are holding premarket engagement webinar session on Monday 16th December at 11am - 12pm. Please follow the link to register.

https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/engagement-communication-procurement-meet-the-buyer-event/

https://wales.business-events.org.uk/cy/digwyddiadau/ymgysylltu-a-chyfathrebu-caffael-digwyddiad-cwrdd-ar-prynwyr/

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=146451.

(WA Ref:146451)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/12/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79340000 Advertising and marketing services Market and economic research; polling and statistics
79342000 Marketing services Advertising and marketing services
79416000 Public relations services Business and management consultancy services

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.

About the buyer

Main contact:
caffael@trydangwyrddcymru.wales
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
10/12/2024 14:07
Engagement Webinar
Hi
Please find a link to our premarket engagement session on Monday 16th December 2024 at 11am.

https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/engagement-communication-procurement-meet-the-buyer-event/

https://wales.business-events.org.uk/cy/digwyddiadau/ymgysylltu-a-chyfathrebu-caffael-digwyddiad-cwrdd-ar-prynwyr/

Look forward to seeing you there

0800 222 9004

Lines are open 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Rydym yn croesawu galwadau'n Gymraeg.

We welcome calls in Welsh.