Planning

Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has initiated a procurement process for the "Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme," which will be operational from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025. This tender, categorised under services, aims to support small-scale projects that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an emphasis on ensuring effective administration of the grant scheme to maximise funding benefits for communities in both Wales and Africa. Interested suppliers must register as a supplier with the Crown Commercial Services under the Grant Administration Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to participate.

This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in grant administration and project management, particularly those with experience in community development and international collaboration. Companies focused on social and community services, especially those that can engage with the African diaspora in Wales and promote inclusion for people with disabilities, will be well-suited to submit competitive bids. By facilitating access to funding for impactful projects, successful bidders will play a crucial role in fostering connections between Wales and Africa, enhancing their business growth prospects and influence in the sector.

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Notice Title

Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme

Notice Description

The Welsh Government wishes to invite interested parties to bid to deliver the Wales and Africa small grants scheme for 3 years, running from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025. The Wales and Africa small grants scheme is a flagship initiative of the Welsh Government's Wales and Africa programme. The scheme enables individuals, community groups and organisations in Wales to access funding to work with their African partners to deliver small-scale projects that contribute to Wales' delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and deliver mutual benefits to Wales and Africa.The Welsh Government is seeking to implement a simple and effective administrative model for the scheme which maximises the amount of funding reaching projects for the benefit of communities in Wales and in Africa. The successful bidder will distribute approximately 20 small grants per annum to support Wales and Africa projects. This contract is for the administration of the scheme only and the Client wants to assess bids that have proposed their own estimated budget cost to administer and monitor small grants, per annum (excluding VAT).The scheme will provide funding to projects in Wales that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The scheme will provide funding to new and existing Wales and Africa projects. Special efforts may be required to ensure that the African diaspora community living in Wales and people with disabilities are fully included.This opportunity will be procured via competition run under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) 'Grant Administration Services' Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Suppliers interested in bidding for this opportunity should register as a supplier on the above referenced DPS with Crown Commercial Services. Suppliers can register at:https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/registerNOTE: 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=115768.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115768
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115768
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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