Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2023 – Farming Connect
A Tender Notice
by WELSH GOVERNMENT
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 23.5 month
- Value
- £-£34M
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 11 Aug 2022
- Delivery
- To 11 Sep 2024 (est.)
- Deadline
- 22 Sep 2022 13:00
Concepts
Location
Wales:
1 buyer
- Welsh Government Cardiff
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.
Lot Division
| 1 | Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer 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. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 6,700,000 - 7,150,000 |
| 2 | Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development 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. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 3,000,000 - 3,300,000 |
| 3 | Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service 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. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 3,800,000 - 4,500,000 |
| 4 | Farming Connect Service Centre 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. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 500,000 - 650,000 |
| 5 | Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events 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. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 2,900,000 - 3,450,000 |
| 6 | Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics 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. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 1,800,000 - 2,000,000 |
| 7 | Farming Connect Horticulture Support 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. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 1,200,000 - 1,400,000 |
Renewal Options
1 year
CPV Codes
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Staff qualifications are relevant.
- Technical restrictions apply.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 https://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.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-035b25
- FTS 022212-2022