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title: "Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme - Lot 2 Lifelong Learning & Development"
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# Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme - Lot 2 Lifelong Learning & Development

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035b25

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has completed a tender process for the Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme – Lot 2 Lifelong Learning & Development in the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry category. The contract aims to develop, coordinate, and deliver the Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development programme for beneficiaries engaged in the farming sector in Wales. The contract has a start date of April 1, 2023, an end date of March 31, 2025, and an optional 12-month extension period. The procurement method used was negotiated without publication of a contract notice.

This tender by the Welsh Government presents opportunities for businesses involved in lifelong learning, development, mentoring, accredited training, and e-learning services to participate in supporting the farming industry in Wales. Businesses with expertise in agricultural services and professional development are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract value is GBP 3,299,430.93, and the awarded supplier is Lantra Wales.

## Notice

The contract has been established to develop, coordinate and deliver the Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development programme, for the benefit of beneficiaries engaged in the farming sector in Wales.

### Lot Information

Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer

Lifelong Learning and Development will incorporate action learning, mentoring, e-learning, a provision of accredited training, individual Personal Development Plans (PDP's), and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). - Requirement 1: Management and Coordination of Lifelong Learning and Development - Requirement 2: Personal Development Plans - Requirement 3: Accredited Training - Requirement 4: Development and Mentoring - Requirement 5: E-Learning - Requirement 6: Continuous Professional Development Additional information: Contract start date 01/04/2023 Contract end date 31/03/2025 Extension option additional 12 months

Renewal: 1 year

Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development

Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development - To deliver a more professional industry through its support for continuous professional development, action learning, mentoring, accredited training, e-learning and clear focus on personal development. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 3,000,000 - 3,300,000

Renewal: 1 year

Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service

Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service - To set up and deliver a framework Advisory Service to provide integrated advice across a broad range of specialist technical and business management areas tailored to meet individual business needs. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 3,800,000 - 4,500,000

Renewal: 1 year

Farming Connect Service Centre

Farming Connect Service Centre - To establish and manage a Service Centre which will act as the main point of contact for all customers to register and promote all activities and services across the Farming Connect programme. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 500,000 - 650,000

Renewal: 1 year

Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events

Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events - To deliver an innovative programme of activity and events for the benefit of the farming sector in Wales to support farming businesses to transition to the Sustainable Farming Scheme. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 2,900,000 - 3,450,000

Renewal: 1 year

Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics

Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics - To develop an innovative programme of activity suitable to support the needs of the Welsh sheep sector. Working with businesses in identifying their current baseline performance, identify the KPI's for the businesses, and create an action plan with clear recommendations to improve Welsh Sheep Genetics. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 1,800,000 - 2,000,000

Renewal: 1 year

Farming Connect Horticulture Support

Farming Connect Horticulture Support - To develop and deliver a support service for commercial horticulturalists in Wales whilst facilitating collaboration between producers and processors to improve the viability of supply chains. Additional information: The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 1,200,000 - 1,400,000

Renewal: 1 year

### Procurement Information

A tender was advertised openly via FTS and only 1 bid received for the Lot 2 contract, which following evaluation was deemed not suitable as the minimum threshold score was not met for one or more evaluation criteria. The WG have since used the negotiated procedure without prior publication, to negotiate a contract award that will be able to deliver the contract requirements, with the only supplier who submitted a bid following the open tender opportunity. The initial conditions of the contract will not be altered. The Negotiated Procedure may be met compliantly by relying on Regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002205-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2 or 3 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,262,689 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | 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 | LANTRA; LANTRA WALES; MENTER A BUSNES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002205-2023
- 12 Dec 2022 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035044-2022
- 11 Aug 2022 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022212-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:121973-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

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