Award

Farming Connect Advisory Service

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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20 Sep 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is seeking to extend the contract for the Farming Connect Advisory Service, a training service within the agricultural industry, with an estimated value of £12,081,672. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having previously been initiated as a tender. The contract is located in the UK, with a delivery address covering the UKL region, and has a duration of 2520 days, originating from a signing date of July 17, 2015. Recent amendments have been made to accommodate the increased demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in water regulations.

This ongoing opportunity is ideal for businesses in the training services sector, particularly those specialising in agricultural advisory services. Companies engaged in training, education, and consultancy within the agricultural field will be particularly well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate adaptability and a strong understanding of current agricultural regulations and challenges. This contract extension represents a significant opportunity for business growth by capitalising on the heightened need for advisory services in an evolving regulatory landscape.

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Notice Title

Farming Connect Advisory Service

Notice Description

Lot Information

Farming Connect Advisory Service

This relates to the contract made with Menter A Busnes under Lot 3. An extension of value has been made to address the unforeseen impact of the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations and of Covid-19 on the delivery of this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e2b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023358-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,081,672 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kate Smith
Contact Email
kate.smith@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

MENTER A BUSNES

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