Tender

Trading Standards Wales - Regional Tasking Action Manager

WLGA

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Summary of the contracting process

The WLGA (Welsh Local Government Association) is seeking bids for the tender titled "Trading Standards Wales - Regional Tasking Action Manager," aimed at enhancing trading standards services across Wales. This procurement falls under the services category and is situated in Cardiff (CF10 5BF). The tender is currently in the open stage of the procurement process, with a deadline for submissions set for 31 January 2022. The successful applicant will be expected to produce a variety of coordination services with a focus on stakeholder engagement and project management, reflecting the strategic objectives of the Trading Standards Service.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in trading standards, local government, and policy development. Businesses specialising in consumer protection and regulatory consultancy will be well-suited to compete, particularly those with a proven track record in delivering similar services. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, innovative approaches, and strong stakeholder engagement skills will have an advantage in this competitive procurement process. This contract allows for considerable involvement in shaping guidelines and improving standards within the local trading authorities across Wales.

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Notice Title

Trading Standards Wales - Regional Tasking Action Manager

Notice Description

Trading Standards Wales (TSW) is a body that represents the Trading Standards Service of each constituent local authority in Wales. The group works strategically to influence policy and good practice on consumer protection, animal health & welfare, fair trading, support for business, and the health and wellbeing in local communities. This is achieved through a single voice on trading standards, enabling activity undertaken by local authorities, their agents, contractors and partners. The coordination of the operational activities of local authorities via the Regional Tasking Group (within the Intelligence Operating Model (IOM)) for the trading standards service is crucial. Effectiveness and efficiency are central to demonstrating the commitment and positive impact that this service has on our communities.3. Key Services & Products RequiredThe 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 2 days' work per week.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.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 co-ordinate the activities of the Regional Tasking Group, including setting up meetings, arranging speakers, and ensuring action points, etc. are implemented.5. To assist with the production of business plans and other publications as directed by TSW.6. To carry out appropriate functions in relation to the work of the National Trading Standards Board in Wales as determined by TSW; most notably to carry out the duties of 'Action Manager' as defined by the 'Trading Standards Intelligence Operating Model' for the Regional Tasking Group, ensuring all activity progresses as agreed and to manage the outputs of the Lead Intelligence Professional and the Regional Intelligence Analyst.* To keep relevant IT systems up to date (Crimson)* To receive tasking requests from local authorities across Wales* To liaise with the Regional Investigations Team* To adhere to deadlines for tasking requests under IOM and submit approved tasking referrals to the National Tasking Group for funding support* To coordinate meetings to ensure projects approved by the Regional Tasking Group are adhered to* To produce the Tactical Activity Report (TAR) as required by the Regional Tasking Group/National Tasking Group* To update the Control Strategy and Action Plan documents as required* To ensure Regional Intelligence products are referred appropriately, disseminated, and reports produced as required7. To attend meetings of TSW and its sub groups as required.8. Where necessary, to deputise for the Regional Tasking Group Chair or other officers to represent TSW at national meetings and to feedback to TSW.9. To liaise with the Chair of the Regional Tasking Group in delivering TSW's objectives.10. To report to the Chair of the Executive on the work of the Regional Tasking Group on a quarterly basis in a timely manner.11. To project manage any tactical projects that TSW decides to or is required to participate in.12. To review key tactical TSW documentation at relevant intervals, for example, its documentation relating to Strategic Assessments and its Control Strategy.13. To accurately research, collate and disseminate information on a wide range of investigative, technical and legal issues and good practice for the benefit of TSW.14. 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.15. If required, to report to the Directors of Public Protection Wales meetings on key issues and feedback to TSW.16. To support the activities of the Directors of Public Protection Wales and Public Protection Wales Board as necessary.17. To ensure that all relevant published material is provided in bilingual format and to work with partners and, in particular, the National Coordinator, to ensure accuracy in this respect.18. 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=117298. (WA Ref:117298)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-117298
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117298
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

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

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