--- title: "Export Clusters" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029fe2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029fe2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029fe2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029fe2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-10-28" --- # Export Clusters Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029fe2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029fe2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029fe2.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Export Clusters," which aims to develop and manage export clusters in key priority sectors to enhance export growth in Wales. This initiative will encompass five distinct clusters: Clean Energy/Renewables, Consumer Products, High Value Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Technology. The total budget for this undertaking is estimated at £2 million, with the tender submission deadline set for 12th July 2021. Interested organisations must register on the BravoSolution platform to participate in this open procurement process, as late submissions will not be accepted. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within Wales, particularly those that are positioned within the identified priority sectors. Companies that qualify as suitable candidates will typically exhibit a clear ambition for growth in exporting and possess products or services adaptable to export markets. Furthermore, businesses looking to collaborate with the Welsh Government Trade Team or engage in community benefits initiatives, such as providing training and recruitment opportunities, will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial for their growth ambitions. ## Notice The purpose of this project is to appoint an organisation(s) to independently develop and manage five pan-Wales export clusters, one for each of the following key priority sectors as identified in the Welsh Government Export Action Plan. Each cluster is a grouping of businesses in a defined sector who we work with on a one to many basis. These clusters are: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will recruit selected Wales-based businesses with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. ### Lot Information Clean Energy / Renewables To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme. Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months. Consumer Products To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme. Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months. High Value Manufacturing To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme. Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months. Life Sciences To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme. Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months. Technology To recruit an organisation who will be responsible for developing and managing a number of highly functioning export clusters, with the overarching aim of increasing expertise, skills and knowledge to drive export growth in Wales. This procurement exercise will comprise of five lots; one for each of the following sectors: - Clean Energy / Renewables - Consumer Products - High Value Manufacturing - Life Sciences - Technology Each cluster will be made up of Wales-based businesses that can contribute to the aims of the Welsh Government Export Action Plan (recruitment for the clusters will be one of the initial key requirements of this procurement exercise). Suitable members will have the following characteristics: - Be at the right stage of their development to benefit from the Cluster - Have a clear ambition to grow and to be successful in exporting - Potential for future export business growth - Have products or services that are suitable for export markets Each Cluster will be expected to act as a 'feeder' for referrals to other export support programmes provided by the Welsh Government. It should also be an area to nurture collaboration amongst members that can add value to the activity. Each Cluster should be mobile, agile and cross-cutting across its respective sector, with engagement taking place across all regions of Wales. The successful supplier(s) will collaborate with members of the Welsh Government Trade Team in the delivery of this programme. Renewal: 12 month option to extend. Contract duration could be up to 48 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027015-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | 12 Apr 2021 | | Award date | 4 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,066,950 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | IBDG; IMPACT INNOVATION; KINETIC CUBED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79996000 - Business organisation services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027015-2021 - 4 Jun 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012608-2021 - 26 Mar 2021 at 15:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006256-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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