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title: "Sustainable Farming Scheme Technical Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067daa"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
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# Sustainable Farming Scheme Technical Support

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067daa

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government focuses on delivering technical support for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). This scheme falls under the environmental and agricultural services category, specifically "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services" as per CPV classification 77000000. The opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with a tender anticipated to be published after 17 April 2026. The scheme aims to operate across the United Kingdom, particularly focused in the UKL region, with the initial contract period set from 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2027, and potential extensions available, making the opportunity especially lucrative for businesses in the land-based technical services sector. The total gross amount allocated for this contract is £5.34 million GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on land-based technical services to expand their footprint within government contracts. By joining the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Rural Support under Category 2, 2.3, businesses can enhance their market reach, as the DPS is designed to facilitate a streamlined procurement process with the Welsh Government and other associated partners. The contract requires suppliers to provide high-quality customer service, particularly in conducting on-farm habitat assessments and management planning, making it a fitting opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental advisory, sustainable farming practices, and related technical support services. The eligibility to bid requires pre-submission registration on the DPS, offering a distinct advantage for business growth by enabling participation in potential future contracts throughout the DPS's duration until October 2028.

## Notice

The Welsh Government WG intends to use the Rural Support DPS for the following upcoming environmental and agricultural requirements is seeking a suitably qualified supplier (or suppliers ) to support the delivery of elements of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). The aim is to develop multi skilled resource that can provide additional capacity for the delivery of the scheme. The supplier will form part of a wider operational delivery team, working with Welsh Government and other associated partners. The scheme is administered by Rural Payments Wales (RPW) and supported by a new Farming Connect Service and Natural Resources Wales (NRW). The supplier will work alongside RPW and delivery partners in providing high quality customer service, primarily focused on SFS Habitat Reviews, as part of the Optional Layer of the scheme. The Habitat Review will include an on-farm habitat assessment, management planning, and technical advice to ensure that optional actions are located and implemented appropriately to maximise environmental outcomes whilst supporting sustainable farming practises. The contract will run for an initial 12 month period with the option to extend on an annual basis, subject to subject to contract review and budgetary allocation, for up to a further 3 years. To be eligible to take part in this competition, suppliers must have applied and been accepted for Category 2, 2.3 Land Based Technical Services 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

For further information on the above requirement, you should be registered on the Dynamic Purchasing System for Rural Support under Category 2, 2.3 Land Based Technical Services before 17 April 2026. 
Using the DPS provides numerous benefits including a ready-made platform for procuring research, reduction in time to procure for both the buying organisation and the supplier, opportunities for new suppliers to apply for the duration of the DPS and improved business intelligence. 
The Rural Support DPS is live now and expires in October 2028. We would encourage your organisation to apply for the DPS, so you do not miss the opportunity to bid for our contracts.
If you have any further questions, please contact us via RuralSupportDPS@gov.wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031804-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,450,000 |
| 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

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031804-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031804-2026
  8th April 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

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