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Award of Ceredigion - Local Food Partnership / Gwobr Partneriaeth Bwyd Lleol Ceredigion

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

28 May 2026 at 15:55

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Award of Ceredigion - Local Food Partnership / Gwobr Partneriaeth Bwyd Lleol Ceredigion." The award was finalised on 28 May 2026, and the contract will commence on 15 June 2026. This procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services, is located in the region of UKL14, United Kingdom. The process involved an open competition below the threshold, with the procurement covering an initial two-year period for a total contract value of £120,000, potentially extending depending on funding availability. The awarded supplier is Mentera, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME).

The Local Food Partnership initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable food systems, consultancy, and community engagement. Suitable organisations are those with expertise in stakeholder facilitation and programme management within localised settings. The procurement's emphasis on collaboration across public, private, and voluntary sectors, and the structured support scheme within, may particularly benefit SMEs looking to expand their consultancy services in the public sector and contribute to local economic ecosystems. Businesses that can offer strategic insights and management consultancy services stand to gain substantial growth from this partnership.

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Notice Title

Award of Ceredigion - Local Food Partnership / Gwobr Partneriaeth Bwyd Lleol Ceredigion

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is awarding to a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to lead the development and establishment of a county-wide grassroots and strategic local food partnership. This partnership will engage stakeholders across the public, private, and voluntary sectors to strengthen collaboration, support sustainable food systems, and drive coordinated local action. The appointed organisation will undertake a facilitation role, working closely with partners to design, develop, and implement the partnership. This will include overseeing its operation alongside delivering a structured programme of activities to support its growth, engagement, and long-term sustainability. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of two years, subject to the availability of funding, and will include a break clause at the end of the first year. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn dyfarnu i sefydliad cymwys a phrofiadol addas i arwain datblygiad a sefydlu partneriaeth fwyd leol strategol a llawr gwlad ledled y sir. Bydd y bartneriaeth hon yn ymgysylltu a rhanddeiliaid ar draws y sectorau cyhoeddus, preifat a gwirfoddol i gryfhau cydweithio, cefnogi systemau bwyd cynaliadwy, a gyrru gweithredu lleol cydlynol. Bydd y sefydliad a benodir yn ymgymryd a rol hwyluso, gan weithio'n agos gyda phartneriaid i ddylunio, datblygu a gweithredu'r bartneriaeth. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys goruchwylio ei gweithrediad ochr yn ochr a chyflwyno rhaglen strwythuredig o weithgareddau i gefnogi ei thwf, ei ymgysylltiad, a'i gynaliadwyedd hirdymor. Dyfernir y contract am gyfnod cychwynnol o ddwy flynedd, yn amodol ar argaeledd cyllid, a bydd yn cynnwys cymal torri ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn gyntaf.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050523-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTERA

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