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Award

24 Jan 2023 at 16:33

Award

12 Dec 2022 at 11:34

Tender

11 Aug 2022 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has completed a tender process for the Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme – Lot 2 Lifelong Learning & Development in the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry category. The contract aims to develop, coordinate, and deliver the Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development programme for beneficiaries engaged in the farming sector in Wales. The contract has a start date of April 1, 2023, an end date of March 31, 2025, and an optional 12-month extension period. The procurement method used was negotiated without publication of a contract notice.

This tender by the Welsh Government presents opportunities for businesses involved in lifelong learning, development, mentoring, accredited training, and e-learning services to participate in supporting the farming industry in Wales. Businesses with expertise in agricultural services and professional development are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract value is GBP 3,299,430.93, and the awarded supplier is Lantra Wales.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme - Lot 2 Lifelong Learning & Development

Notice Description

The contract has been established to develop, coordinate and deliver the Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development programme, for the benefit of beneficiaries engaged in the farming sector in Wales.

Lot Information

Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer

Lifelong Learning and Development will incorporate action learning, mentoring, e-learning, a provision of accredited training, individual Personal Development Plans (PDP's), and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). - Requirement 1: Management and Coordination of Lifelong Learning and Development - Requirement 2: Personal Development Plans - Requirement 3: Accredited Training - Requirement 4: Development and Mentoring - Requirement 5: E-Learning - Requirement 6: Continuous Professional Development Additional information: Contract start date 01/04/2023 Contract end date 31/03/2025 Extension option additional 12 months

Renewal: 1 year

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

Renewal: 1 year

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

Renewal: 1 year

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

Renewal: 1 year

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

Renewal: 1 year

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

Renewal: 1 year

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: 1 year

Procurement Information

A tender was advertised openly via FTS and only 1 bid received for the Lot 2 contract, which following evaluation was deemed not suitable as the minimum threshold score was not met for one or more evaluation criteria. The WG have since used the negotiated procedure without prior publication, to negotiate a contract award that will be able to deliver the contract requirements, with the only supplier who submitted a bid following the open tender opportunity. The initial conditions of the contract will not be altered. The Negotiated Procedure may be met compliantly by relying on Regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035b25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002205-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79342000 - Marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79512000 - Call centre

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,350,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,262,689 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2 or 3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Additional Buyers

Welsh Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

Lantra

Lantra Wales

Menter a Busnes

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