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Metal (Non-Coal) Mines Programme: Delivery of programme benefits related to the E(W)A 2016 and the WFG Act 2015 until 2026

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Award

26 Jul 2023 at 14:48

Award

08 Mar 2023 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has completed the Metal (Non-Coal) Mines Programme titled "Delivery of programme benefits related to the E(W)A 2016 and the WFG Act 2015 until 2026." The procurement involves public relations services and aims to engage and inform people about the Metal Mine Strategy for Wales. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for smaller enterprises in the public relations services sector. Companies specialising in community engagement, event organisation, heritage interpretation, and educational services would be well-suited to compete. The Metal Mines Programme seeks to mitigate pollution risks from metal mines, promote environmental sustainability, and enhance community well-being, providing a platform for businesses to contribute to these goals.

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Notice Title

Metal (Non-Coal) Mines Programme: Delivery of programme benefits related to the E(W)A 2016 and the WFG Act 2015 until 2026

Notice Description

Natural Resources Wales has a Metal Mine Strategy that focuses attention on the impacts on our failing waterbodies where over 700km of river reaches are failing chemically and/or ecologically in accordance with the Water Framework Directive. This contract is to procure the services of Strata Florida Trust to engage and inform people in relation to the history of the locality of the Central Wales Orefield, and aspects of the Metal Mine Strategy for Wales, and programme of works, through the provision of facilities and delivery of events, activities and visits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NRW has a Metal Mine Strategy that focuses attention on the impacts on our failing waterbodies where over 700km of river reaches are failing chemically and/or ecologically in accordance with the Water Framework Directive. The programme objectives are to: - reduce the pollution entering our rivers and streams from metal mines - mitigate the hazards and risks from metal mines - protect and improve the condition and resilience of ecosystems - promote and enhance health and well-being - celebrate and promote the heritage and amenity of our metal mines - support local communities and stakeholders These objectives reflect the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 which, together, create modern legislation for managing Wales' natural resources and improving the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales. The Environment (Wales) 2016 defines Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, the principles of which include: - Promoting and engaging in collaboration and cooperation, and - Making appropriate arrangements for public participation in decision-making. The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is focussed on improving the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales. In accordance with the Act, NRW must work in a sustainable way, accounting for the impacts our work can have for people living in Wales, now and in the future. NRW must work to involve people, reflecting the diversity of communities in Wales, to help achieve the Well-being Goals which include: - A Wales of cohesive communities, and - Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh Language NRW's existing resources in-house are insufficient to exploit the full benefits potential in developing and delivering a programme of this scale and broad scope. Therefore NRW now seeks to procure, for three years until 2026: Delivery of programme benefits by Strata Florida Trust including: - Dissemination of programme details and local project plans - Identification of potential project enhancements empathetic to the local environment and communities - Engagement and education through facilitation of school events, walks, visits - drawing on their local stakeholder networks and the Trust's visitor centre and associated resources. - Development of printed and / or online guides showing walking routes in the area (including long distance and local circular routes connected to Ceredigion mines), to encourage people to explore the area, which would be available at the Trust's visitor centre and via the Trust's website etc. - Work with local Trust volunteers to collect oral histories connected to Strata Florida and the history of Abbey Consols, Esgair Mwyn, Cwmystwyth and potentially other mines as appropriate to create an archive, and use it in engagement and interpretation - Develop information boards and interpretation at mine sites. - Update the local community with progress at mine sites and gathering community feedback. - The use of the Trust's Visitor Centre, Community Use Space and exhibition facilities at Strata Florida Abbey

Procurement Information

This arrangement is in accordance with Regulation 32(b)(ii) & (iii) of the Public Contract Regulations (2015) which allows for the negotiated procedure without prior publication to be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts where (b) the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator due to (ii) competition being absent for technical reasons or (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b0aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021692-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,877 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 6HT
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
Rhiwbina
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATA FLORIDA TRUST

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