Tender

RFQ Covid 19 Business Engagement Framework

CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Nov 2021 at 11:26

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Gwynedd Council is currently in the Tender stage for the RFQ Covid 19 Business Engagement Framework project, aiming to understand and address the needs of local businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis. The procurement is classified under services, with a primary focus on market and economic research, management consultancy, and related services. The tender period will close on 10 December 2021, with the award period concluding on 20 December 2021. The location of this opportunity is Caernarfon, North Wales, and responses can be submitted electronically via the Sell2Wales portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, economic analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in post-crisis recovery strategies. Suppliers with a commitment to ethical employment practices will find this project well-suited to their offerings, as the council emphasises ethical considerations in its procurement processes. Interested businesses are encouraged to register their interest promptly and to prepare their submissions in advance of the deadline to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ Covid 19 Business Engagement Framework

Notice Description

Gwynedd Council are seeking an appropriate applicant to undertake a piece of work to ensure that we understand the needs and requirements of the County's businesses as we draw up support interventions following the Covid-19 crisis.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115683.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Gwynedd Council, in support of Welsh Government's Code of Practice on Ethical employment in supply chains, confirms that it has and/or commits to put the following processes in place :-* An ethical employment statement to be displayed on the Council website* Appointment of an Anti-slavery and Ethical Employment Champion at Cabinet level* Whistle-blowing policy for staff to raise suspicions of unlawful and unethical employment practices taking place and a point of contact for the public to raise any such concerns in relation to the supply chain* Training for those involved in buying/procurement or recruitment in modern slavery and ethical employment practices via Welsh Government's e-module* Incorporation of the Council's Ethical employment statement within procurement documentation as well as inclusion of questions associated with the topic within tenders and conditions of contract where appropriate* Payment of our suppliers on time (within 30 days)* No unfair use of false self-employment, umbrella schemes or zero hours contracts which would result in avoidance of Tax/National Insurance or in any way unduly disadvantage its workers in terms of pay, rights, opportunities* Staff to have access to a Trade Union without risk of any form of discrimination* Any staff on outsourced contracts to retain their terms and conditions of employment* An annual written statement outlining progress on principles within the code, including Modern Slavery, and plans for any future action to demonstrate the Council's support of the Code of PracticeFurther progress on any remaining commitments will be identified within the Council's annual statement.In order for the Code of Practice to have the utmost impact on ethical employment in supply chains, Gwynedd Council will expect that all its suppliers (and subsequent supply chains) make efforts to put in place similar processes so as to ensure that no individual is subject to any form of employment discrimination.http://gov.wales/topics/improvingservices/bettervfm/code-of-practice/?lang=en(WA Ref:115683)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115684
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115684
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Edwards
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 07583104230

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERNARFON
Postcode
LL55 1SH
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Tref Caernarfon
Westminster Constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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