Planning

Farm Business Survey for Wales, 2027 - 2032

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 12:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 15:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, is planning a procurement outlined in the Farm Business Survey for Wales covering the period from 2027 to 2032. This tender pertains to the services industry, specifically data collection services, and is designed to gather detailed financial accounts from farm businesses in Wales. The contract is in the planning phase with a planned contract period starting from 1st April 2027 to 1st April 2032. The total value of the contract is set at £3,000,000, with a gross amount of £3,600,000. It is important to note that this requirement is currently indicative and aims to provide market transparency, as decisions on policy requirements and funding have yet to be confirmed. A future notice is expected by 30th November 2026.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in data collection and data services. Companies that can efficiently handle and analyse financial data will find this contract beneficial. The project’s focus on farm businesses in Wales suggests that agricultural data specialists could be at an advantage. Moreover, as the tender is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), these businesses can leverage this project to expand their service offerings and scale operations. The engagement in such a large-scale and long-term project can also enhance the credibility and portfolio of participating businesses within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Farm Business Survey for Wales, 2027 - 2032

Notice Description

Data collection services for detailed financial survey collecting and assimilating full financial accounts for farm businesses in Wales. Please known that this requirement is indictive only and is being provided for market transparency, policy decisions on requirements and funding have not been confirmed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047894-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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