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title: "Export Services Framework"
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# Export Services Framework

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a5f3

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has initiated a tender process for the "Export Services Framework" that aims to provide export consultancy services to Wales-based companies. The service focuses on areas such as International Trade Development, Trade Opportunities, and the New Exporter Programme. The tender is currently active, with a total value of £7.5 million and a maximum bid limit per supplier of 999 lots. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering opportunities for businesses to participate and compete in supporting Welsh exporters.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the business and management consultancy services sector to provide support for Welsh companies looking to expand their export capabilities. The procurement stage is open, with a deadline for submissions set at 2 pm. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with the Welsh Government through the eTenderwales platform, where further details and documents are available. The contract terms include provisions for electronic invoicing and payments, enhancing efficiency in the procurement process and offering sustainable growth opportunities for successful tenderers.

## Notice

This tender exercise aims to provide an export consultancy service that will assist Wales-based companies to develop the exporting side of their business. The service will work with businesses on a one-to-one basis and focus on three distinct areas: International Trade Development (ITD) - Research provision covering overseas markets and the requirements for exporting particular goods / services. International Trade Opportunities (ITO) - Identification of specific opportunities for export sales. New Exporter Programme (NEP) - Recruit and develop an annual cohort of approximately 15 businesses into successful and sustainable exporters

### Lot Information

International Trade Development

The primary requirements of this Lot are to provide practical advice and support to businesses to develop their capability to enter international markets with ease and confidence. Working with businesses on a one-to-one basis, anticipated types of support required could include: Developing an export strategy Research and qualifying the best market for a given product / service Defining the best route to market Use of E-commerce for international business Clarifying financial considerations such as pricing, payments, currency and tax Providing insight into export procedures, regulations and logistics

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

International Trade Opportunities - Europe

The primary requirement of these Lots is to help 'export ready' companies to identify and access opportunities in a range of overseas markets. Working with businesses on a one-to-one basis, examples of support required could include: Providing business information at a local level Advising on local trading conditions and regulations Identifying and contacting potential customers, agents or distributors Arranging face-to-face meetings with interested parties Supporting businesses during their time in market

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

International Trade Opportunities - Middle East and Africa

The primary requirement of these Lots is to help 'export ready' companies to identify and access opportunities in a range of overseas markets. Working with businesses on a one-to-one basis, examples of support required could include: Providing business information at a local level Advising on local trading conditions and regulations Identifying and contacting potential customers, agents or distributors Arranging face-to-face meetings with interested parties Supporting businesses during their time in market

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

International Trade Opportunities - South Asia

The primary requirement of these Lots is to help 'export ready' companies to identify and access opportunities in a range of overseas markets. Working with businesses on a one-to-one basis, examples of support required could include: Providing business information at a local level Advising on local trading conditions and regulations Identifying and contacting potential customers, agents or distributors Arranging face-to-face meetings with interested parties Supporting businesses during their time in market

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

International Trade Opportunities - Asia Pacific

The primary requirement of these Lots is to help 'export ready' companies to identify and access opportunities in a range of overseas markets. Working with businesses on a one-to-one basis, examples of support required could include: Providing business information at a local level Advising on local trading conditions and regulations Identifying and contacting potential customers, agents or distributors Arranging face-to-face meetings with interested parties Supporting businesses during their time in market

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

New Exporter Programme

The overarching aim of the NEP is to create new, regular and sustainable Welsh exporting companies. The programme will require the: identification and recruitment of an annual cohort of 15 non-exporting companies (sporadic/reactive exporters will also be acceptable); provision of a range of intensive training and mentoring support to those recruited companies in order to help them develop their capabilities, confidence and capacity for exporting; undertake market research and identify specific exporting opportunities and contacts in a target market for each member of the cohort, the organisation and delivery of a trade mission to this market; and, subsequent support for the businesses to follow up, with the aim of them securing new export orders/deals within the market.

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

International Trade Opportunities - Americas

The primary requirement of these Lots is to help 'export ready' companies to identify and access opportunities in a range of overseas markets. Working with businesses on a one-to-one basis, examples of support required could include: Providing business information at a local level Advising on local trading conditions and regulation Identifying and contacting potential customers, agents or distributors Arranging face-to-face meetings with interested parties Supporting businesses during their time in market

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029933-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LLANDUDNO JUNCTION |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | BIC INNOVATION; GRANT THORNTON; IBDG; NEWABLE; OCO; STRUCTURAL CHANGE AND INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029933-2023
- 15 Feb 2023 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004679-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk-ThefirstpersonfromyourOrganisationtousethePlatformwillberequiredtoregisteronbehalfoftheOrganisation.-RegistrationinvolvesacceptingaUserAgreement,andprovidingbasicinformationaboutyourOrganisationandabouttheUserperformingtheRegistration.-TheUserwhoperformstheRegistrationbecomestheSuperUserfortheOrganisation.-OnregisteringonthePlatformtheSuperUserwillselectaUsernameandwillreceiveapassword.-ThePasswordwillbesentbye-mailtotheemailaddressthatwasspecifiedintheUserDetailssectionoftheRegistrationpage.-Inordertolog-intothePlatformpleaseenteryourUsernameandPassword.-Note:IfyouforgetyourPasswordthenvisitthehomepageandclick“Forgotyourpassword?”-RegistrationshouldonlybeperformedonceforeachOrganisation.-IfyouthinkthatsomeoneinyourOrganisationmayhavealreadyregisteredonthisPlatformthenyoumustnotregisteragain.-PleasecontactthepersonwhoRegistered(i.e.theSuperUser)inordertoarrangeaccesstothePlatform.-ContacttheHelpdeskimmediatelyifyouareunabletocontacttheSuperUser(forexampleiftheyhaveleftyourOrganisation).-Note:IfyourOrganisationisalreadyregisteredonthePlatformthenyoumustnotmakeanyadditionalregistration.PleasecontacttheHelpdesktogainaccesstothePlatform.-TendersmustbeuploadedtotheBravoSolutionportalby2pmHowToFindTheITT:-Onceloggedinyoumustclickon‘ITT’sOpentoallSuppliers’-Thee-tenderreferencesforthiscontractare:project_52516-Clickonthetitletoaccesssummarydetailsofthecontract.Ifyouarestillinterestedinsubmittingatender,clickthe‘ExpressanInterestbutton’.ThiswillmovetheITTfromthe‘OpentoallSuppliers’areatothe‘MyITT’s’onthehomepage.-YouwillthenseethefulldetailsoftheITTinthequalificationandtechnicalenvelopesalongwithanyrelevantdocumentsinthe‘Attachments’area.-ShouldyouhaveanyquestionsontheITT,pleaseusethe‘Messages’areatocontactthebuyerdirectly–Pleasedonotcontactthenamedpersonatthetopofthisnotice.(WARef:135419)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

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