Award

Food, Innovation and Technology for Success

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), located in Cardiff, has awarded a contract titled "Food, Innovation and Technology for Success" in the services category. This procurement process aimed to encourage growth in the Welsh food and drink foundation sector by improving productivity and adopting industry-leading standards. The tender was initially announced, and the award was made to Grwp Llandrillo Menai on 26th February 2025. The procurement method employed was an open tender, and the project focuses on three main strands: new product development, technical advice, and increasing process efficiency within the industry. The total value of the award is £21,249,937.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the food and drink sector, particularly those specialising in sustainable practices, innovation, and technology development. Businesses that can deliver practical research, development expertise, and attain industry accreditations will find this contract beneficial for growth. The engagement encourages collaboration across the food and drink ecosystem in Wales, offering a platform for SMEs and other suppliers to enhance their market reach, utilise cutting-edge technology, and contribute to the region's economic health and productivity.

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Notice Title

Food, Innovation and Technology for Success

Notice Description

Through the 'Vision for the Food and Drink industry from 2021' the Welsh Government aims to develop the Food Foundation Sector, as defined by the annual Economic Appraisal. All businesses included within the definition of the Food Foundation Sector are within scope to be supported by Food, Innovation and Technology for Success.The Food Innovation and Technology for success Contract will aim to:- Encourage growth in the Welsh food and drink 'Foundation Sector' through a strong emphasis on productivity improvement and attaining industry leading standards, by encouraging food and drink businesses in Wales to use targeted innovation and technology and develop the food and drink SME sector sustainably.- Adopt targeted delivery of practical research and development expertise with associated Academic knowledge transfer exchange. - - Delivery against a clear strategic focus relating to three strands of food innovation and technology.1. New Product Development.2. Technical advice and adoption of appropriate Industry Accreditations such as SALSA, BRC and Food Hygiene Rating Certificate to allow companies to trade safely and compliantly with buyers across Wales and the United Kingdom.3. Assist companies to adopt practices to increase process efficiency.- Boost economic health and productivity of the food manufacturing sector by promoting the key drivers for sustained business development.- Promote Wales as a place for high quality, authentic, sustainable and quality food and drink.- Be part of a wider Food and Drink Ecosystem in Wales to encourage innovation and collaboration across other suppliers and contractors that may deliver Welsh Government programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148645
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148645
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

79310000 - Market research services

79342000 - Marketing services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,249,937 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Service
Contact Email
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRWP LLANDRILLO MENAI

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