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15 Jul 2026 at 18:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has initiated a procurement process titled "Specialist Food and Drink Export Consultancy," inviting potential suppliers to partake in this bid. This contract aims to appoint up to six suppliers for consultancy services focused on boosting the export capabilities of Welsh-based food and drink businesses. The procurement process leverages an open procedure method and embraces an active tender stage, with submissions due by 14:00 on 13th August 2026. Total gross value of the contract is estimated at £624,000, with a net value of £520,000. The procurement is categorised under services specifically targeting food, beverages, tobacco, and related sectors, alongside business services pertinent to law, marketing, and consulting. The consultancy services will be supported by a framework agreement, facilitating both competitive and non-competitive re-opening methodologies. The contract spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with potential for renewal, and operates under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those with expertise in export consultancy within the food and drink sectors, to leverage their capabilities in fostering international growth for Welsh enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to compete, underpinned by a high quality (80%) and cost (20%) evaluation criteria, making it an advantageous platform for companies looking to expand their clientele in the public sector. By engaging in this portal, businesses that can deliver high-quality advisory services aligned with regulatory compliance stand well-suited to benefit both financially and strategically in expanding their business horizon.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066998-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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