Award

Award of Quality Control of Animal Health Actions in SFS

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2025 at 00:00

Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the "Quality Control of Animal Health Actions in SFS," a service procurement under the industry category denoted by CPV code 72225000. This award, valued at £790,000, was finalised on 1 May 2025, marking the completion of the tender stage in the procurement process. Located in Cardiff, the project focuses on enhancing the Animal Health Improvement Cycle across the region of Wales. The contract was procured through a restricted procedure as part of a selective procurement method under the Welsh Government's Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract award covers the development of a quality assurance framework and governance integration for animal health and welfare in the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in quality assurance, animal health, and agricultural support services to engage with national projects. Businesses focusing on rural sector advancements, agricultural innovation, and policy implementation, especially within Wales, are particularly well-suited to leverage such frameworks to offer their expertise and expand their client base. By participating in these schemes, businesses can not only influence the industry standards but also position themselves as leaders in sustainable agriculture and animal health practices.

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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 Services

Suppliers 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.

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


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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    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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