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Food & Drink Wales St David's Day Activity 2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Food & Drink Wales St David’s Day Activity 2026" has recently reached the award stage as of 16 December 2025, with Orchard Media & Events chosen as the supplier. Commissioned by the Welsh Government's Corporate Procurement Services based in Cardiff, the initiative falls under the services category, specifically cultural event organisation services. The contract was signed on 11 December 2025. This campaign aims to boost Wales's reputation as a leading producer of high-quality food and drink through promotional activities and support for Welsh food and drink businesses in accessing new markets and increasing consumer interest.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the cultural events and marketing sectors. Due to the nature of the campaign, businesses that specialise in event organisation, public relations, and marketing, especially those with experience in promoting food and drink industries, would find this opportunity beneficial for growth and visibility in the Welsh market. The initiative is designed not only to showcase Welsh products but also to encourage retailers and food service providers to expand their offerings, potentially creating long-term partnerships and broader market access.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food & Drink Wales St David's Day Activity 2026

Notice Description

The Client required a programme of support to develop a dedicated St David's Day 2026 campaign promoting and enhancing recognition of Wales as a producer of world class food and drink - through showcasing the broad offer of our food and drink businesses. The campaign should also help Welsh food and drink businesses reach new markets, drive consumer interest, and encourage retailers and food service providers to stock Welsh products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159495
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159495
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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Cerys Edwards
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORCHARD MEDIA & EVENTS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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