Planning

Sustainable Land Management Evaluation

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 14:55

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as the buyer, is in the planning stages of a public procurement for the "Sustainable Land Management Evaluation," a key initiative under the Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023. This procurement, falling within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, will be conducted through an open and competitive flexible procedure using the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). The contract covers services pertinent to environmental impact evaluation and process assessment of the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The procurement process is set to begin with an invitation to tender expected in early December 2025, with suppliers required to submit their responses by mid-January 2026. The contract will be active from February 2026 through December 2028, with an optional extension, and the estimated value is between £230,000 and £256,900, excluding VAT, plus an optional budget for additional data collection.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in environmental research, evaluation services, and consultancy. With requirements for bilingual delivery (English and Welsh) and compliance with data protection and ethical research standards, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas will be well-suited to compete. The contract places an emphasis on evaluating statutory duties and improving scheme designs, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced research organisations and partnerships. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered on the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System have a suitable chance to tender, broadening the competitive field and fostering innovative approaches in the evaluation of sustainable agricultural practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainable Land Management Evaluation

Notice Description

The Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023 established Sustainable Land Management (SLM) as the central purpose for agricultural support and regulation in Wales. The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) will be the primary mechanism for delivering support under the Act. Evaluation of SLM is a statutory duty within the Act. The Welsh Government therefore seeks to contract research services to deliver a Preparatory Report and Interim Process Evaluation for Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and associated schemes, including the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). The work will establish a robust evaluation framework and design, complete a process evaluation, and provide evidence to support statutory reporting under the Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023. Description of Procurement The contract is expected to cover two stages: Stage 1: Preparatory Report (Early 2026 - Late 2026). This will include: i) development of an evaluation framework aligned with the SLM Theory of Change (ERAMMP Report 108) and statutory objectives; ii) structured and transparent assessment of methodologies for process evaluation, impact evaluation, and Value for Money assessments; iii) creation of a data strategy and gap analysis; and, iv) reviewing the lessons that can be learned from previous schemes. Stage 2: Interim Process Evaluation (Winter 2026/2027 - Mid 2028). This will include: i) process evaluation of the SFS to date; ii) process evaluation of SLM to date, including analysis of its governance, delivery mechanisms, and participant experience; iii) recommendations to improve design and evaluation ahead of the final Impact Report. The project is expected to require research with a wide range of stakeholders, including significant fieldwork with farmers (e.g. via interviews, focus groups). The contract will require bilingual (English and Welsh) fieldwork and reporting and compliance with data protection, ethical research standards, and Cyber Essentials. Consortiums and partnerships may therefore be deemed suitable by suppliers. Estimated value: PS230,000 - PS256,900 (excluding VAT), with an optional additional budget of up to PS35,000 for supplementary data collection and analysis. Contract length: February 2026 - December 2028 (with optional 6-month extension). The procurement will be conducted via the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). The Invitation to Tender is expected to open in early December and the deadline for submission of supplier responses will be approximately mid-January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e967
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077331-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£239,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement.professionalservices@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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