Tender

Trading Standards Wales - National Coordinator

WLGA

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Tender

06 Jan 2022 at 15:44

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

The WLGA, located at One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5BF, is seeking to appoint an external consultant for the "Trading Standards Wales - National Coordinator" project. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the bidding period concluding on 31 January 2022. The awarded services will involve approximately 135 days of work aimed at enhancing trading standards coordination across Wales. The procurement is being conducted via an open method and falls under the services category, specifically aligned with business services such as consulting and law.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms with expertise in trading standards and local government operations to expand their business. Companies that offer strategic guidance, stakeholder engagement, and project management services, particularly those familiar with the Welsh Government's policies and objectives, would be apt competitors. Proposals should demonstrate relevant experience, innovative approaches to service delivery, and a solid understanding of the procurement requirements to increase the chances of securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trading Standards Wales - National Coordinator

Notice Description

The WLGA wishes to appoint an external consultant to provide the following trading standards coordination services. It is anticipated these services will constitute the equivalent of 3 days' work per week (approx. 135 days).The precise activities to be delivered will be agreed between the WLGA and the appointed consultant prior to final appointment. It is considered that in order to provide these services, the consultant will have a detailed knowledge of the strategic objectives and a sound technical understanding of the trading standards profession.The services required are:1. To promote service improvement in trading standards services across Wales, particularly from a strategic perspective.2. To promote service improvement through collaboration in accordance with UK Government policy, and the Welsh Government's local, regional and national agenda.3. To engage with a wide range of stakeholders including the Directors of Public Protection Wales, Welsh Government, Welsh Local Government Association, Consumer Protection Partnership (Wales), National Trading Standards Board, Competition and Markets Authority, Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers, Animal and Plant Health Agency, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, The Department for Business, Enterprise and Industrial Strategy, the four Welsh Police Forces, the Food Standards Agency and other various consumer groups in order to promote new and emerging trading standards agendas4. To act as a TSW point of contact to coordinate relevant consultation responses and requests for information from key stakeholder organisations and to encourage full participation across the nation.5. To co-ordinate the activities of TSW and the TSW Executive, including the setting up ordinary, extraordinary and annual general meetings, arranging speakers and venues, and ensuring action points, etc. are implemented.6. To assist with the production of business plans and other publications as directed by TSW.7. To carry out appropriate functions in relation to the work of the National Trading Standards Board in Wales as determined by TSW.8. To attend meetings of TSW and its sub groups as required.9. To attend meetings of the UK regional and national coordinators, providing feedback to TSW.10. Where necessary, to deputise for the Chair or other officers to represent TSW at national meetings and to feedback to TSW.11. To liaise with the Chairs of the Executive and the Regional Tasking Group in delivering TSW's objectives.12. To project manage any strategic projects that TSW decides to or is required to participate in.13. To review key strategic TSW documentation at relevant intervals, for example, its Constitution and the duties and responsibilities of its two Delivery Groups.14. To facilitate low-cost practitioner training in partnership with TSW's Lead Officer for Training and Professional Development, CTSI, Welsh Government and other relevant bodies.15. To accurately research, collate and disseminate information on a wide range of scientific, technical and legal issues and good practice for the benefit of TSW.16. The appointed consultant will also liaise with any other officer of the Senedd or Welsh Government as required to deliver the required services and products.17. If required, to report to the Directors of Public Protection Wales meetings on key issues and feedback to TSW.18. To support the activities of the Directors of Public Protection Wales and Public Protection Wales Board as necessary.19. To ensure that all relevant material is provided in bilingual format and to work with partners to ensure accuracy in this respect.20. To undertake other duties, as agreed, as are appropriate and commensurate with the provisions of the contract.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=117292. (WA Ref:117292)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-117292
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117292
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

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
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
WLGA
Contact Name
Simon Wilkinson
Contact Email
simon.wilkinson@wlga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920468600

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5BF
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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