--- title: "Welsh Government Clusters and Collaborations for Success" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06060f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06060f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06060f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06060f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-01-20" --- # Welsh Government Clusters and Collaborations for Success Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06060f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06060f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06060f.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Welsh Government Clusters and Collaborations for Success." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically covering agricultural and retail trade services as well as food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. Located in Cardiff, the contracting authority, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, will conduct this procurement via the Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The tender is scheduled for publication on 30th January 2026, with important preliminary market engagement taking place until 29th January 2026. The process is open for suppliers who are already part of Category 2 (Filter 2.1) of the DPS. This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses aiming for growth, especially those involved in agriculture, fine food, beverage, and related sectors. The contract is divided into seven specific lots, including Artisan and Fine Food, Drink & Beverage, and Horticulture and Growers, tailored to niche market clusters like Sheep Milk and Seafood. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the lots are designed to be inclusive of smaller businesses. This not only aids in business expansion within these sectors but also enhances collaboration across different market clusters. Interested suppliers are advised to ensure their eligibility by applying to the DPS before the tender publication. ## Notice Welsh Government is intending to procure contracts for the delivery of the Welsh Government's Clusters and Collaborations for Success programme. Applicants are invited from suppliers who have been successful and have a place on Category 2 (Filter 2.1) of the Rural Support DPS. The contract has been divided into seven contract Lots as outlined below: Lot 1 Artisan and Fine Food Cluster (inc. Honey Cluster) Lot 2 Drink & Beverage Cluster Lot 3 Sheep Milk Cluster Lot 4 Nutri-Wales & Functional Food Cluster Lot 5 Horticulture and Growers Cluster Lot 6 Export Development Cluster Lot 7 Seafood Cluster To make an application to be on the Rural Support DPS and to be considered for future tendering opportunities through this process, please refer to the sell2wales notice for the Rural Support DPS for how to apply. Please note that we have extended the publishing date of this opportunity to 30/01/2026 to allow for new suppliers to apply to join the DPS. To be eligible to take part in this competition, suppliers must have applied and been accepted for Category 2 (Filter 2.1) of the DPS before the tender is published. To apply please follow the instructions under the 'Additional Information' Section of the Rural Support DPS Contract Notice (Notice ID - JUL483273) https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=JUL483273 ### Planning Information This notice is to inform the market that the Welsh Government intend to issue a mini competition for the Clusters and Collaborations for Success procurement through the Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System on 30/01/26. To be eligible to take part in the competition, suppliers must have applied and been accepted for Category 2 (Filter 2.1) of the DPS before the tender is published on 30/01/26. A UK2 notice was published on 14/01/26, however a decision has been made to publish the tender at a later date on 30/01/26 to allow time for any new applications to be made before publishing. This notice is to inform the market of this decision. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004891-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,274,499 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / 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 - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55900000 - Retail trade services - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004891-2026 - 14 Jan 2026 at 16:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003252-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004891-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003252-2026 14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Authority/Notice_PubView.aspx?ID=JUL483273 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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