--- title: "Specialist Food and Drink Export Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Specialist Food and Drink Export Consultancy Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc4f.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government has initiated a procurement process titled "Specialist Food and Drink Export Consultancy," inviting potential suppliers to partake in this bid. This contract aims to appoint up to six suppliers for consultancy services focused on boosting the export capabilities of Welsh-based food and drink businesses. The procurement process leverages an open procedure method and embraces an active tender stage, with submissions due by 14:00 on 13th August 2026. Total gross value of the contract is estimated at £624,000, with a net value of £520,000. The procurement is categorised under services specifically targeting food, beverages, tobacco, and related sectors, alongside business services pertinent to law, marketing, and consulting. The consultancy services will be supported by a framework agreement, facilitating both competitive and non-competitive re-opening methodologies. The contract spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with potential for renewal, and operates under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those with expertise in export consultancy within the food and drink sectors, to leverage their capabilities in fostering international growth for Welsh enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to compete, underpinned by a high quality (80%) and cost (20%) evaluation criteria, making it an advantageous platform for companies looking to expand their clientele in the public sector. By engaging in this portal, businesses that can deliver high-quality advisory services aligned with regulatory compliance stand well-suited to benefit both financially and strategically in expanding their business horizon. ## Notice The requirement is to appoint up to six suppliers to deliver Specialist Food and Drink Export Consultancy and Trade Development Visits. Successful suppliers will deliver specialist export advisory support to Welsh-based food and drink business to develop their international sales, and to help maximise their chances of export success. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066998-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £520,000 | | Lots value | £520,000 | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 19:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066998-2026 - 15 Jul 2026 at 18:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066995-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066998-2026 15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066995-2026 15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlE-TenderInformation:https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.comThefirstpersonfromyourOrganisationtousethePlatformwillberequiredtoregisteronbehalfoftheOrganisation.-RegistrationinvolvesacceptingaUserAgreement,andprovidingbasicinformationaboutyourOrganisationandabouttheUserperformingtheRegistration.-OnregisteringonthePlatformtheSuperUserwillselectaUsernameandwillreceiveapassword.-ThePasswordwillbesentbye-mailtotheemailaddressthatwasspecifiedintheUserDetailssectionoftheRegistrationpage.-Inordertolog-intothePlatformpleaseenteryourUsernameandPassword.-Note:IfyouforgetyourPasswordthenvisitthehomepageandclick“Forgotyourpassword?”-RegistrationshouldonlybeperformedonceforeachOrganisation.-IfyouthinkthatsomeoneinyourOrganisationmayhavealreadyregisteredonthisPlatformthenyoumustnotregisteragain.-PleasecontactthepersonwhoRegistered(i.e.theSuperUser)inordertoarrangeaccesstothePlatform.-ContacttheHelpdeskimmediatelyifyouareunabletocontacttheSuperUser(forexampleiftheyhaveleftyourOrganisation).-Note:IfyourOrganisationisalreadyregisteredonthePlatformthenyoumustnotmakeanyadditionalregistration.PleasecontacttheHelpdesktogainaccesstothePlatform.-TendersmustbeuploadedtotheBravoSolutionportalby14:00.Latebidswillnotbeaccepted.HowToFindTheITT:-Onceloggedinyoumustclickon‘ITT’sOpentoallSuppliers’-Thee-tenderreferencesforthiscontractare:project_63697anditt_126030-Clickonthetitletoaccesssummarydetailsofthecontract.Ifyouarestillinterestedinsubmittingatender,clickthe'ExpressanInterest'button.ThiswillmovetheITTfromthe‘OpentoallSuppliers’areatothe‘MyITT’s’onthehomepage.-YouwillthenseethefulldetailsoftheITTinthequalificationandtechnicalenvelopesalongwithanyrelevantdocumentsinthe‘Attachments’area.-AnyquestionsontheITT,pleaseusethe‘Messages’areatocontactthebuyerdirectly–Pleasedonotcontactthenamedpersonatthetopofthisnotice.PleasenotethattheClientmayutiliseEUfindinginrespectoftheContract.Asaresult,thesuccessfulBidderwillberequiredtomanagefinancesandrecordssoastocomplywithEUauditrequirements. - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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