Tender

Backing Local Firms Supply Chain Food Accreditation Support

MENTER A BUSNES

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Tender

11 Mar 2024 at 11:55

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

The buying organization, Menter a Busnes, based in Ceredigion, is conducting a tender titled "Backing Local Firms Supply Chain Food Accreditation Support" in the services industry category. The tender, part of the Backing Local Firms fund managed by the Welsh Government aims to help Welsh SMEs in food and drink production secure food safety accreditation for better access to public sector supply chains. The tender deadline for applications is April 3, 2024, with awards expected by April 17, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for existing Welsh food and drink businesses, especially micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises primarily operating in Wales, to enhance their competitiveness in procuring with the public sector. Businesses involved in edible goods production and distribution within Wales are encouraged to apply, excluding alcoholic beverage producers. The procurement is open, providing a chance for eligible businesses to participate in this government-backed scheme to strengthen the Welsh Food and Drink sector's presence in public procurement and supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Backing Local Firms Supply Chain Food Accreditation Support

Notice Description

1. Description and ObjectivesThe Welsh Government want to support local food producers / suppliers and make it easier for them to access public sector food supply chain opportunities by having the necessary food safety accreditation. In addition, they want to:* increase the amount of Welsh food on "public plates", shortening supply chains to reduce carbon emissions* increase the number of grounded food suppliers in Wales and establish a firm base of medium sized Welsh firms which are capable of selling outside of Wales but have decision making rooted firmly in our communities Menter a Busnes, operating on behalf of the Welsh Government is administering a grant scheme to assist food and drink producers to obtain and maintain accreditations that will enhance the competitiveness of the Welsh Food and Drink sector, particularly in terms of public sector procurement and associated supply chains.This scheme is part of the Backing Local Firms fund, a Programme for Government commitment run by the Foundational Economy division, aimed at helping Welsh SMEs overcome the barriers they face when doing business with the public sector.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=137231. (WA Ref:137231)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-137231
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137231
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
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
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
MENTER A BUSNES
Contact Name
Bethan Sian Jones
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1970636565

Buyer Location

Locality
CEREDIGION
Postcode
SY23 3AH
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
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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