Award

Provision of specialist construction advice to Welsh Ministers

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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31 Jan 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a tender process for the provision of specialist construction advice to Welsh Ministers. The tender was awarded to Constructing Excellence in Wales. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This opportunity falls under the services category and aims to support the Welsh Government in achieving its infrastructure investment priorities. The contract, with a value of £375,000, was signed on January 15, 2024.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the construction advisory sector, particularly those with expertise and experience in providing unbiased, impartial, and credible advice across the construction industry. Companies well-versed in collaborating with government entities and familiar with the Welsh construction sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award to Constructing Excellence in Wales highlights the importance of sector-specific knowledge in delivering successful advisory services to support governmental priorities and investments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of specialist construction advice to Welsh Ministers

Notice Description

CEW will provide advice and reports on current issues affecting the construction sector to Welsh Ministers and Officials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CEW will provide advice and reports on current issues affecting the construction sector to Welsh Ministers and Officials, principally, but not exclusively, in the following areas: - a. Current market intelligence impacting on the sector as affecting WG to deliver PfG and Cooperation Agreement commitments and priorities, sustainability and economic growth along with apprenticeships skills, training and employment opportunities. b. Advice on procurement, price fluctuation issues, pipeline and net zero carbon and supply chain issues affecting the sector generally. c. Advice on innovation, collaborative behaviours, and modern methods of construction and standardisation of construction processes which support the circular and foundation economy across Wales. d. Provide market intelligence, research, and comment on areas of specific WG interest. Provide the Welsh Government with an annual report for the construction sector, highlighting the impact of public sector investment across Wales along with identified regional and national opportunities.

Procurement Information

Extensive market research has been undertaken to ascertain whether there exists an organisation similar to Constructing Excellence Wales (CEW) able to provide unbiased, impartial and credible advice across the entire spectrum of construction activity, and none was identified. CEW is a not-for-profit organisation widely recognised by the sector as the independent and impartial voice for construction in Wales. It has over 20 years of experience and commitment to supporting improvements, collaboration, and best practice in the delivery of Welsh built assets. They are the only independent professional construction sector advisory body able to provide advice across the entire range of issues in Wales, required to support Ministers. CEW is well established within the sector within Wales and represents a wide range of construction stakeholders; is an advisor to Welsh Government, Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), Consortium of Local Authorities in Wales (CLAW), Local Authorities and other public sector bodies. CEW has the ability to engage with, and impartially represent, the full spectrum of supply chain members utilising a trusted relationship which has developed over 20 years. CEW has the capability to undertake pan-Wales sectoral analysis and reporting, in respect of the impact and value added through our capital investment programmes. The work they will deliver will provide Ministers with a greater degree of 'independence than if delivered directly by the Welsh Government and would assist in understanding progress towards the delivery of the Welsh Government's priorities set out within the Wales Infrastructure Investment Strategy (WIIS) along with dynamic reviews and future iterations of the WIIS. It is the opinion of Welsh Government that this contract therefore aligns with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations in that "competition is absent for technical reasons".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-136649
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136649
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE IN WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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