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13 Jun 2022 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is overseeing the Food Sector Development Framework Agreement aimed at enhancing business development and export activities within the food and drink sector. This tender, valued between £8.3 million and £30 million, is designed to support a range of programmes across Wales, the UK, and internationally. It is currently in the contract award stage, following the completion of the tender process. Key dates include the bid opening on 17 January 2022, with the contract period extending over four years and an option for a one-year extension thereafter.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and larger enterprises involved in food and drink consultancy, marketing, and export services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in support of food sector development, event management, and trade engagement will find particular competitive advantages here. The focus on enhancing Welsh products on a global scale aligns with the expertise of organisations prepared to engage actively in consultancy and promotional activities within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Food Sector Development Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This Food Sector Development Framework Agreement is required to support and deliver a wide range of contracts, programmes and activities (including business development, export, and other specialist Food service) throughout Wales, the UK & Internationally as well as business-to-business on a global basis. Food and Drink is a priority sector for the Welsh Government and this framework is essential to support achievement of our strategic vision, to provide a continued development of support programmes, assisting the industry to grow, innovate and move in positive new directions, ensuring Wales takes a prominent position in the market place for food. It is anticipated the Food Sector Development Framework Agreement value will range between GBP 8.3 million - 30 million. The figure stated in section II.1.5 of this notice is the maximum total value for the potential four year term of the framework agreement. The total value and the Lot values stated are an indication of the anticipated spend for each Lot throughout the duration of the framework agreement, including the optional 1 year extension (4 years in total). They are not a guaranteed budget.

Lot Information

Specialist F&D Business Support & Development Programmes

Deliver advice and support which suit the needs of new business creations, micro, small, medium and large businesses in developing their products and services. Develop a number of innovative programmes and activities. Ensuring businesses partake and benefit from these activities and are in a position to take advantage of opportunities that might arise.. It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 2.5 million - 9.3 million.

Specialist F&D Consultancy Events and Showcase Management

Deliver a strong Welsh presence at key UK, International trade and consumer events, providing an environment where trade buyers, consumers, distributors, Inward Investors, press and media can learn more about Wales' food and drink industry. Raise the profile of the industry in line with the Cymru/Wales brand and the Blas Cymru / Taste Wales branding, enabling Welsh companies to directly engage with potential clients to generate new sales. It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 600000 - 2 million.

Specialist F&D Export Consultancy & Trade Development

Deliver specialist export advisory support to Welsh-based food and drink businesses to develop their international sales, and to help maximise their chances of export success. Manage the Food and Drink Wales Export Cluster. Deliver a series of highly tailored Trade Development Visits.. It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1 million - 4.8 million.

Specialist F&D Marketing, Public Relations and Copywriting Services

Raise the profile of the 'Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food and Drink Wales' identity as priority so that industry, buyers and investors are aware of the high quality, safe products that Wales has to offer in the UK and internationally. Promoting and generating as much coverage as possible the successes of our producers,; this includes maximising the impact of Blas Cymru / Taste Wales as a brand.. It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 500000 - 1.5 million.

Specialist F&D Research, Analysis and Evaluation

Provide research, evaluation, analysis and specialist services to create robust credible evidence to support the development of strategy and policy for the food and drink sectors and its connections with other related issues and sectors.. It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1 million - 3.9 million.

Specialist F&D Trade Engagement and Category Management

Proactively engage with food and drink buyer organisations to build and understanding of buying organisations policies and plans. Explore opportunities for sourcing Welsh products encouraging buyers to attend Royal Welsh Show Business lounge enabling producers to meet with buyers and secure new business. Provide group and individual support so that Welsh suppliers can understand category management process to assist with trade development plans.. It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1.8 million - 5.5 million.

Specialist F&D Consulting: Future Foods

Develop and support novel innovative products and processes targeted at UK and international markets, providing expertise in food science, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, nutrition, research and development. Support Welsh Government and businesses to adapt to critical and emerging supply chain issues and cross cutting issues by exploring innovative, novel, science and other technology based solutions.. It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 900000 - 3 million.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115828
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115828
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75210000 - Foreign affairs and other services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
19
Supplier Names

A LA CARTE CONSULTING LTD

Aberystwyth University

BIC Innovation

Brookdale Consulting

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Four Communications

KINETIC CUBED LTD

LANDSKER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

Lantra

Levercliff Associates

Menter a Busnes

Miller Research (UK) Ltd

Newable Ltd

ORCHARD MEDIA & EVENTS

Opel International Trade

Promar International

Spencer David

Wavehill Ltd

category-insight

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN401893
    Food Sector Development Framework Agreement - This Food Sector Development Framework Agreement is required to support and deliver a wide range of contracts, programmes and activities (including business development, export, and other specialist Food service) throughout Wales, the UK & Internationally as well as business-to-business on a global basis. Food and Drink is a priority sector for the Welsh Government and this framework is essential to support achievement of our strategic vision, to provide a continued development of support programmes, assisting the industry to grow, innovate and move in positive new directions, ensuring Wales takes a prominent position in the market place for food. It is anticipated the Food Sector Development Framework Agreement value will range between GBP 8.3 million - 30 million. The figure stated in section II.1.5 of this notice is the maximum total value for the potential four year term of the framework agreement. The total value and the Lot values stated are an indication of the anticipated spend for each Lot throughout the duration of the framework agreement, including the optional 1 year extension (4 years in total). They are not a guaranteed budget.

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