Notice Information
Notice Title
Award of Quality Control of Animal Health Actions in SFS
Notice Description
A contract for the quality assurance and promotion of the Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC).
Lot Information
Category 3 - Rural Support Engagement Services
Suppliers for this broader category will provide comprehensive engagement services for the rural sector, with emphasis on rural communities, farmers and sustainable land management. The Welsh Government aims to facilitate effective communication and engagement, based on development, knowledge dissemination and implementation of rural support policies and initiatives. This category involves engagement with farmers and wider rural communities to understand and address their unique needs, as well as provide services to assist in the delivery of crucial information to industry and stakeholders.
Category 1 - Rural Support Programme and Project Support Services (including grant support services)This is a contract award notice following the conclusion of a mini competition from the Welsh Government's Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System, Category 1 (ref F119/2023/2024 - OCID Ref ocds-kuma6s-142675). The opportunity is therefore closed and not open to bids. The contract award will cover: The development of a quality assurance framework for the Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC); Promotion and advise on the awareness and administration, preparation and training requirements and resource planning to support the the delivery of the AHIC scheme; Design and pilot options for defining and curating outcomes of the AHIC scheme; Governance on Animal Health and Welfare in the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS); and Integrate the quality assurance, outcome indicators and reporting function into an AHIC oversight group along with transition plans.. As noted, this is an award notification following the conclusion of a mini competition through the Welsh Government's Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System, Category 1 (ref F119/2023/2024 - OCID Ref ocds-kuma6s-142675). The opportunity is therefore closed and not open to bids.
Category 2 - Rural Support Advice and Technical ServicesSuppliers for this category will play a crucial role in the analysis and development of policies that cater to the evolving needs of the rural sector. This includes understanding current policies, proposing new or amended policies, and ensuring these are economically viable, sustainable, and socially inclusive. The Welsh Government also regularly requires technical and specialist services to fulfil several of its rural support obligations. Suppliers for this category will support through surveys, assessments, testing, investigations, and impact assessments. Other potential areas of focus are policy analysis, spatial analysis, reviews of evidence, feasibility studies, testing new approaches, technical training, evaluation, development of technical guidance and technical input within established Welsh Government processes.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-142675
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142675
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
45 - Construction work
48 - Software package and information systems
66 - Financial and insurance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80 - Education and training services
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
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- CPV Codes
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
45262640 - Environmental improvement works
48000000 - Software package and information systems
66171000 - Financial consultancy services
71356000 - Technical services
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
73100000 - Research and experimental development services
73110000 - Research services
73210000 - Research consultancy services
79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
79315000 - Social research services
79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
79952000 - Event services
80500000 - Training services
90700000 - Environmental services
98100000 - Membership organisation services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £400,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £790,000 £500K-£1M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 May 20259 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 9 Aug 2024Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 1 May 20259 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Active, Complete
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
- Contact Phone
- +44 3000257095
Buyer Location
- Locality
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483273
Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - 7. Short description of requirement The client requires a compliant DPS Framework to deliver a wide variety of Rural Support services and engage with suppliers in an evolving sector. To support the priorities the most suitable solution is the creation of the Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System. The DPS will be accessible for 4 years with supplier applications being accepted throughout its duration. It is expected that the DPS will be established around the end of September 2024, and call-off contracts will begin via mini-competition shortly after. Acknowledging the breadth of work that the Welsh Government procures from the rural sector, 3 categories have been identified to meet our requirements: Category 1 - Rural Support Programme and Project Support Services (including grant support services) Category 2 - Rural Support Advice and Technical Services Category 3 - Rural Support Engagement Services Specialist areas where these support services may be required include, but are not limited to: - Rural Communities - Agricultural production - Sustainable land management - Nutrient management and soils - Carbon Assessment - Agricultural diversification - Woodland and forestry - Horticulture production - Animal health and welfare - Food and rural supply chains - Innovation and technology - Natural resources added value supply chains - Rural infrastructure and services - Waste management - Resource efficiency and circular economy - Disease control measures and surveillance - ICT development and support -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY512379
Award of Quality Control of Animal Health Actions in SFS - A contract for the quality assurance and promotion of the Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC).
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