--- title: "F062/2020/2021 - Food Sector Development Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee6f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-10-21" --- # F062/2020/2021 - Food Sector Development Framework Agreement Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee6f.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is initiating the Food Sector Development Framework Agreement, with a planned procurement value between £8.3 million and £30 million over a maximum term of four years. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a notable event for market engagement scheduled for 3 November 2021 at 1:45 PM. This framework will provide a crucial source of support and development opportunities for the food and drink sector across Wales, the UK, and internationally, targeting industries related to recreational, cultural, and sporting services, as well as food and beverages. This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses involved in food and drink services, consultancy, and export operations. Companies of various sizes, from micro and small businesses to larger enterprises, can benefit from competing for contracts within this framework. The various lots cater to areas such as business development, marketing, consultancy, and export support, presenting a prime chance for organisations aiming to innovate and expand their market presence within the food sector. ## Notice This Food Sector Development Framework Agreement is required to support and deliver a wide range of contracts, programmes and activities (including business development, export, and other specialist Food service) throughout Wales, the UK & Internationally as well as business-to-business on a global basis. Food and Drink is a priority sector for the Welsh Government and this framework is essential to support achievement of our strategic vision, to provide a continued development of support programmes, assisting the industry to grow, innovate and move in positive new directions, ensuring Wales takes a prominent position in the market place for food. ### Lot Information Specialist F&D Business Support & Development Programmes Deliver advice and support which suit the needs of new business creations, micro, small, medium and large businesses in developing their products and services. Develop a number of innovative programmes and activities. Ensuring businesses partake and benefit from these activities and are in a position to take advantage of opportunities that might arise. Additional information: It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 2.5 million - 9.3 million. Specialist F&D Consultancy Events and Showcase Management Deliver a strong Welsh presence at key UK, International trade and consumer events, providing an environment where trade buyers, consumers, distributors, Inward Investors, press and media can learn more about Wales' food and drink industry. Raise the profile of the industry in line with the Cymru/Wales brand and the Blas Cymru / Taste Wales branding, enabling Welsh companies to directly engage with potential clients to generate new sales. Additional information: It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 700,000 - 2 million. Specialist F&D Export Consultancy & Trade Development Deliver specialist export advisory support to Welsh-based food and drink businesses to develop their international sales, and to help maximise their chances of export success. Manage the Food and Drink Wales Export Cluster. Deliver a series of highly tailored Trade Development Visits. Additional information: It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1.1million - 4.8 million. Specialist F&D Marketing, Public Relations and Copywriting Services Raise the profile of the 'Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food and Drink Wales' identity as priority so that industry, buyers and investors are aware of the high quality, safe products that Wales has to offer in the UK and internationally. Promoting and generating as much coverage as possible the successes of our producers,; this includes maximising the impact of Blas Cymru / Taste Wales as a brand. Additional information: It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 500,000 - 1.5 million. Specialist F&D Research, Analysis and Evaluation Provide research, evaluation, analysis and specialist services to create robust credible evidence to support the development of strategy and policy for the food and drink sectors and its connections with other related issues and sectors. Additional information: It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 900,000 - 3.9 million. Specialist F&D Trade Engagement and Category Management Proactively engage with food and drink buyer organisations to build and understanding of buying organisations policies and plans. Explore opportunities for sourcing Welsh products encouraging buyers to attend Royal Welsh Show Business lounge enabling producers to meet with buyers and secure new business. Provide group and individual support so that Welsh suppliers can understand category management process to assist with trade development plans. Additional information: It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1.8 million - 5.5 million. Specialist F&D Consulting: Future Foods Develop and support novel innovative products and processes targeted at UK and international markets, providing expertise in food science, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, nutrition, research and development. Support Welsh Government and businesses to adapt to critical and emerging supply chain issues and cross cutting issues by exploring innovative, novel, science and other technology based solutions. Additional information: It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1 million - 3 million. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026370-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75210000 - Foreign affairs and other services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 10:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026370-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=113768 - 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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