--- title: "Farming Connect Discussion Group Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ae4b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ae4b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae4b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae4b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MENTER A BUSNES" published: "2023-03-06" --- # Farming Connect Discussion Group Framework Buyer: MENTER A BUSNES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ae4b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ae4b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae4b.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Menter a Busnes, is procuring services for the Farming Connect Discussion Group Framework in the business and business-related services sector. The procurement is divided into four lots covering different areas such as Land - Grassland, Land - Arable and Horticulture, Livestock, and Business. The tender is currently at the planning stage with a tender period ending on 14th April 2023. The contract value is £960,000 GBP, and the contract period is from 17th April 2023 to 31st March 2025, with a possible 12-month extension. This tender by Menter a Busnes for specialist support services in the agriculture sector presents an opportunity for consultants and experts to participate in a framework agreement funded by the Welsh Government. Businesses involved in agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products are well-suited to compete for the different lots available. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for fair competition, and electronic submission of bids is required. Interested parties should be prepared to demonstrate both quality and pricing competitiveness to secure a potential long-term business relationship. ## Notice Menter a Busnes are seeking to establish a framework agreement with a range of consultants and experts to provide specialist support services for the Farming Connect Discussion Groups funded by Welsh Government. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Land - Grassland Menter a Busnes are seeking to establish a framework agreement with a range of consultants and experts to provide specialist support services for the Farming Connect Discussion Groups funded by Welsh Government. Renewal: A possible extension of 12 months Lot 2 - Land - Arable and Horticulture Menter a Busnes are seeking to establish a framework agreement with a range of consultants and experts to provide specialist support services for the Farming Connect Discussion Groups funded by Welsh Government. Renewal: A possibility to extend for 12 months Lot 3 - Livestock Menter a Busnes are seeking to establish a framework agreement with a range of consultants and experts to provide specialist support services for the Farming Connect Discussion Groups funded by Welsh Government. Renewal: A possibility to extend for 12 months Lot 4 - Business Menter a Busnes are seeking to establish a framework agreement with a range of consultants and experts to provide specialist support services for the Farming Connect Discussion Groups funded by Welsh Government. Renewal: A possibility to extend for 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006416-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £960,000 | | Lots value | £960,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MENTER A BUSNES | | Locality | CEREDIGION | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY23 3AH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Ceredigion | | Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr | | Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2023 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006416-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://menterabusnes.cymru/home/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129648 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0860 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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