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Specialist Food and Drink Export Consultancy

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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13 Sep 2026 at 10:35

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15 Jul 2026 at 20:59

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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 19:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Welsh Government is procuring specialist food and drink export consultancy and trade development visits for Welsh-based food and drink businesses. The appointed suppliers will provide specialist export advice to help businesses develop international sales and improve their prospects of export success. The work combines consultancy with practical trade development activity, requiring understanding of both the food and drink sector and the challenges involved in entering or expanding in overseas markets. Delivery covers Wales. The procurement is for services, with related classifications covering food, beverages and business consultancy. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and is structured as a closed framework for up to six suppliers. The appointed group includes BIC Innovation Ltd, Kinetic Cube Ltd, Landsker Business Solutions, PS8 Ltd, Strategem (Scotland) Ltd and Structural Change and Innovation Ltd.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. Six final bids were received, all from SMEs. Welsh Government selected six suppliers: BIC Innovation Ltd, Kinetic Cube Ltd, Landsker Business Solutions, PS8 Ltd, Strategem (Scotland) Ltd and Structural Change and Innovation Ltd. The award date was 11 September 2026, with a standstill period ending on 23 September 2026. The awarded value is £520,000 excluding VAT, or £624,000 including VAT. The contract period is 24 September 2026 to 23 September 2029, with a one-year extension option to 23 September 2030. Technical quality carried 80% of the evaluation score and cost 20%. The framework allows contracts to be awarded with or without reopening competition. The original tender deadline was 13 August 2026 at 14:00, and the enquiry deadline was 6 August 2026 at 17:00.

This award demonstrates established Welsh Government demand for specialist support that helps Welsh food and drink businesses enter international markets and increase export sales. A credible future competitor would need practical export advisory capability, knowledge of food and drink supply chains and markets, and the ability to turn advice into measurable commercial development. Experience supporting businesses with international growth, identifying export opportunities and preparing firms for overseas trade would be directly relevant. The requirement also includes trade development visits, so suppliers need to organise or deliver activity involving businesses, markets and international commercial engagement. The successful field is entirely SME-based, showing that specialist smaller providers can compete for this type of work. Suppliers should also be able to manage public-sector delivery, maintain clear financial records and comply with audit requirements where European Union funding is used.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Food and Drink Export Consultancy

Notice Description

The requirement is to appoint up to six suppliers to deliver Specialist Food and Drink Export Consultancy and Trade Development Visits. Successful suppliers will deliver specialist export advisory support to Welsh-based food and drink business to develop their international sales, and to help maximise their chances of export success.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086668-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

Bic Innovation

LANDSKER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

PS8 Limited

Strategem (Scotland) Ltd

Structural Change and Innovation

Further Information

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