Tender

Ceredigion - Local Food Partnership / Ceredigion - Partneriaeth Bwyd Leol

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Ceredigion - Local Food Partnership" project, aiming to establish a comprehensive local food partnership across Ceredigion, Wales. The procurement is classified under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" and "Research and development consultancy services" categories. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration among public, private, and voluntary sectors. The tendering process is open and falls below the threshold for open competition, with electronic submissions permissible. Interested parties should note the final submission deadline is on 1st May 2026, with a prior deadline for enquiries on 24th April 2026. The project carries a gross value of £72,000, with a net amount of £60,000 in GBP, and the contract period extends from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in consultancy and facilitation, particularly those focused on sustainability, community engagement, and strategic partnerships. Organisations that can provide robust leadership in coordinating multi-sector efforts and fostering sustainable local food systems will find this opportunity aligns well with their skill set. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to consider applying, given the project's emphasis on grassroots community involvement and sustainable development. Engaging with this tender could not only enhance a business's portfolio in the public sector but also strengthen its reputation in delivering impactful community-oriented solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Local Food Partnership / Ceredigion - Partneriaeth Bwyd Leol

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is seeking to procure 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 ceisio caffael sefydliad cymwys ac a phrofiad addas i arwain datblygiad a sefydlu partneriaeth bwyd leol ar lefel sir, ar lefel wreiddiau glaswellt ac ar lefel strategol. Bydd y bartneriaeth hon yn ymgysylltu a rhanddeiliaid ar draws y sectorau cyhoeddus, preifat a gwirfoddol er mwyn cryfhau cydweithio, cefnogi systemau bwyd cynaliadwy, a sbarduno gweithredu lleol cydgysylltiedig. 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 hymgysylltiad a'i chynaliadwyedd hirdymor. Dyfernir y contract am gyfnod cychwynnol o ddwy flynedd, yn amodol ar argaeledd cyllid, a bydd yn cynnwys cymal terfynu ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn gyntaf.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031456-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
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
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Further Information

Notice Documents

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