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Wales Africa Small Grants Scheme 2025 - 2028

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

16 Jan 2025 at 15:26

Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is inviting proposals for the "Wales Africa Small Grants Scheme 2025 - 2028," classified under the Administration services category (CPV 75100000). This procurement aims to deliver a scheme enabling community groups in Wales to fund small-scale projects that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and foster mutual benefits between Wales and Africa. Located in Cardiff, the procurement is in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 2 PM on 29 November 2024. The project's value is approximately £180,000, covering a period extending through to 2028.

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses with expertise in administrative and community services. Ideal candidates would be organisations with a proven track record in managing and distributing grant funds, especially those familiar with the cultural and economic landscapes of both Wales and Africa. Additionally, the successful bidder will be required to deliver community benefits that align with the Welsh Government's social and environmental objectives, offering significant growth possibilities through sustained collaboration and funding implementation.

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Notice Title

Wales Africa Small Grants Scheme 2025 - 2028

Notice Description

The Welsh Government wishes to invite interested parties to bid to deliver the Wales and Africa small grants scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government wishes to invite interested parties to bid to deliver the Wales and Africa small grants scheme. The Wales and Africa small grants scheme is a flagship initiative of the Welsh Government's Wales and Africa programme. The scheme enables community groups and organisations in Wales to access funding for small-scale projects that contribute to Wales' delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and deliver mutual benefits to Wales and Africa. The scheme recognises the contribution of Welsh groups and organisations towards tackling global poverty through the mutually beneficial links the Welsh Government have been supporting over the past 18 years. The Client is seeking to implement a simple and effective administrative model for the scheme which maximises the amount of funding reaching projects for the benefit of communities in Wales and in Africa. The successful Bidder will distribute approximately 15-20 small grants per annum to support Wales and Africa projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b177
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001535-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£179,068 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028

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

THE WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION

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