This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2021 at 11:45

Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 17:05

Planning

26 Mar 2021 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Export Clusters," which aims to develop and manage export clusters in key priority sectors to enhance export growth in Wales. This initiative will encompass five distinct clusters: Clean Energy/Renewables, Consumer Products, High Value Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Technology. The total budget for this undertaking is estimated at £2 million, with the tender submission deadline set for 12th July 2021. Interested organisations must register on the BravoSolution platform to participate in this open procurement process, as late submissions will not be accepted.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within Wales, particularly those that are positioned within the identified priority sectors. Companies that qualify as suitable candidates will typically exhibit a clear ambition for growth in exporting and possess products or services adaptable to export markets. Furthermore, businesses looking to collaborate with the Welsh Government Trade Team or engage in community benefits initiatives, such as providing training and recruitment opportunities, will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial for their growth ambitions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Export Clusters

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to appoint an organisation(s) to independently develop and manage five pan-Wales export clusters, one for each of the following key priority sectors as identified in the Welsh Government Export Action Plan. Each cluster is a grouping of businesses in a defined sector who we work with on a one to many basis. These clusters are: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will recruit selected Wales-based businesses with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales.

Lot Information

Clean Energy / Renewables

To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme.

Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months.

Consumer Products

To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme.

Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months.

High Value Manufacturing

To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme.

Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months.

Life Sciences

To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme.

Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months.

Technology

To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme.

Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029fe2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027015-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,066,950 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

IBDG

Impact Innovation

KINETIC CUBED LTD

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