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Leasehire Equipment for Growers Powys

SOCIAL FARMS & GARDENS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Feb 2023 at 08:56

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 10:31

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

The buying organisation, Social Farms & Gardens, is seeking lease hire equipment for growers in Powys. This procurement falls under the services category, catering to agricultural machinery and food-processing machinery. The tender, titled "Leasehire Equipment for Growers Powys," aims to support local producers and small rural businesses by providing nature-friendly equipment to meet public sector demand. The procurement stage has progressed to award, with the contract signed on February 14, 2023. The opportunity presents a chance for organisations with capabilities in equipment leasing and agricultural support to engage with the project.

This tender by Social Farms & Gardens offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural services and equipment leasing to participate and contribute to sustainable local procurement practices. The initiative focuses on creating new jobs, upskilling growers, and fostering enterprise growth in North Powys. Businesses capable of managing a diverse range of production equipment and understanding the needs of small-scale growers stand to benefit from this tender. With a clear focus on supporting local producers, this opportunity aligns with sustainable procurement practices and local economic development objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leasehire Equipment for Growers Powys

Notice Description

PROJECT INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUNDWorking in partnership, Social Farms & Gardens, Open Food Network, Cultivate, Development Trusts Association Wales and Foothold Cymru, aim to demonstrate that the public sector CAN procure efficiently from local producers using methods that benefit the natural environment and local prosperity.Collaborating with Sustainable Food Places Officers in North Powys and Carmarthenshire, two Procurement Hubs are purchasing from local, small-scale growers, aggregating supply and providing produce to the public sector that meets (or exceeds) requirements in terms of ease, cost and sustainability.SUPPORTING GROWERSThe project aims to:* Create new jobs in the rural economy.* Upskill growers.* Provide steady markets for existing horticulture growers and producers.* Provide training in agroecological farming practices as well as enterprise support.* Increase the capacity of growers to meet increasing public demand in North Powys.This pilot will be the test bed for future growers, Hubs and procurers. It will better equip small rural businesses to develop more sustainable and viable enterprises.Our long-term strategy is to use the learning from this pilot to develop the model including technological advancements, upscaling growers/producers and empowering local procurement champions within the public sector.We will be investing in local growers through training, networks and the provision of capital equipment.BRIEF OUTLINEWe are looking for a single organisation with the will, capacity and knowledge to provide lease hire equipment to growers to increase their ability to supply the public sector in North Powys and to grow in ways that benefit nature.Initially, priority of access to the equipment will be given to small-scale, agroecological producers who are feeding into the procurement food hub pilot project (up to 10 growers). Longer term, other growers may also be eligible to hire equipment from the provider.Our aspiration is for a well-managed "library of things" that will be available for growers in and around North Powys at a nominal rate. Equipment could be provided on long-term lease to specific growers and/or short-term lease arrangements could be offered.Equipment will:* Help growers to use more nature-friendly methods* Help growers to be more productive* Help growers to develop and cultivate a wider product range* Help growers to manipulate their produce so it is suitable for public sector market* Help growers to transport their produceThe contract holder will be required to:* Work with the local Sustainable Food Places Coordinator and Procurement Food Hub to assess the priority needs of local growers, within the framework of this project.* Purchase equipment following competitive tendering requirements and anticipating the longevity of the "library".* Provide a lease hire agreement with sites to include on-site maintenance. Note: Social Farms & Gardens will provide a legal framework template for the lease hire.* Arrange and supervise delivery, installation, initial use and subsequent troubleshooting of equipment supplied.* Keep all necessary financial records relating to the equipment:o Date purchasedo Description of equipmento Price paid (inc. net recoverable VAT)o Serial / Identification numberso Location of the equipmento Any date of disposalo Any sale of net of VATNB - NO equipment must be disposed of, transferred or dissipated before September 2028 without the prior written consent of Social Farms & Gardens (WG IoA 36.)The library of equipment should be easily accessible to growers in North Powys.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126347
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126347
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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

16 - Agricultural machinery

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

42212000 - Machinery for processing cereals or dried vegetables

42215200 - Food-processing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL FARMS & GARDENS
Contact Name
Alison Sheffield
Contact Email
alison@farmgarden.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7752542853

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN
Postcode
SY16 2LU
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Newtown East
Westminster Constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTIVATE

Further Information

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