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Ambassador Conference Programme Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2023 at 11:10

Tender

17 Jan 2023 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the "Ambassador Conference Programme Wales" to Sarah Fleming Associates Ltd. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy and related services. The contract, valued at £149,240, was signed on 14th March 2023. The tender was initiated in the "tender" stage, and the submission deadline was at 2pm. The buying organisation is the Welsh Government, with procurement carried out through the eTenderwales platform. The contract has been awarded, and Sarah Fleming Associates Ltd is the active supplier.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the business consultancy and related services industry to engage with the Welsh Government. Companies specialising in delivering successful campaigns and projects for business events, understanding the Welsh business events industry, and negotiating with stakeholders could find this tender well-suited for their growth. By delivering the Ambassador Conference Programme, suppliers can contribute to the economic and social objectives of the Welsh Government, potentially opening future procurement avenues related to this requirement.

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Notice Title

Ambassador Conference Programme Wales

Notice Description

Welsh Government contract to continue with the development and lead management of the Ambassador Conference Wales / Llysgennad Cymru programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Welsh Government contract to continue with the development and lead management of the Ambassador Conference Wales / Llysgennad Cymru programme. Objectives aligned to the programme will need to include implementation and development of existing efforts for the development and management of a successful Ambassador Conference Programme for Wales. The successful contractor will work with the Universities, Academics, Destinations and most importantly the Ambassadors to position Wales as a viable event location.

Renewal: Potential for future procurements for this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03982b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014171-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,240 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

SARAH FLEMING ASSOCIATES

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