--- title: "RFQ Covid 19 Business Engagement Framework" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115684" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115684" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115684.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115684.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-10" --- # RFQ Covid 19 Business Engagement Framework Buyer: CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115684 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115684) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115684.json) ## Summary Cyngor Gwynedd Council is currently in the Tender stage for the RFQ Covid 19 Business Engagement Framework project, aiming to understand and address the needs of local businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis. The procurement is classified under services, with a primary focus on market and economic research, management consultancy, and related services. The tender period will close on 10 December 2021, with the award period concluding on 20 December 2021. The location of this opportunity is Caernarfon, North Wales, and responses can be submitted electronically via the Sell2Wales portal. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, economic analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in post-crisis recovery strategies. Suppliers with a commitment to ethical employment practices will find this project well-suited to their offerings, as the council emphasises ethical considerations in its procurement processes. Interested businesses are encouraged to register their interest promptly and to prepare their submissions in advance of the deadline to maximise their chances of success. ## Notice Gwynedd Council are seeking an appropriate applicant to undertake a piece of work to ensure that we understand the needs and requirements of the County's businesses as we draw up support interventions following the Covid-19 crisis.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115683.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Gwynedd Council, in support of Welsh Government's Code of Practice on Ethical employment in supply chains, confirms that it has and/or commits to put the following processes in place :-* An ethical employment statement to be displayed on the Council website* Appointment of an Anti-slavery and Ethical Employment Champion at Cabinet level* Whistle-blowing policy for staff to raise suspicions of unlawful and unethical employment practices taking place and a point of contact for the public to raise any such concerns in relation to the supply chain* Training for those involved in buying/procurement or recruitment in modern slavery and ethical employment practices via Welsh Government's e-module* Incorporation of the Council's Ethical employment statement within procurement documentation as well as inclusion of questions associated with the topic within tenders and conditions of contract where appropriate* Payment of our suppliers on time (within 30 days)* No unfair use of false self-employment, umbrella schemes or zero hours contracts which would result in avoidance of Tax/National Insurance or in any way unduly disadvantage its workers in terms of pay, rights, opportunities* Staff to have access to a Trade Union without risk of any form of discrimination* Any staff on outsourced contracts to retain their terms and conditions of employment* An annual written statement outlining progress on principles within the code, including Modern Slavery, and plans for any future action to demonstrate the Council's support of the Code of PracticeFurther progress on any remaining commitments will be identified within the Council's annual statement.In order for the Code of Practice to have the utmost impact on ethical employment in supply chains, Gwynedd Council will expect that all its suppliers (and subsequent supply chains) make efforts to put in place similar processes so as to ensure that no individual is subject to any form of employment discrimination.http://gov.wales/topics/improvingservices/bettervfm/code-of-practice/?lang=en(WA Ref:115683)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115684 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL | | Locality | CAERNARFON | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL55 1SH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd | | Local authority | Gwynedd | | Electoral ward | Canol Tref Caernarfon | | Westminster constituency | Dwyfor Meirionnydd | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2021 at 11:26 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115684 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=3 10th November 2021 - Appendix 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=4 10th November 2021 - Appendix 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=5 10th November 2021 - Atodiad/Appendix 4 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=6 10th November 2021 - Appendix 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=7 10th November 2021 - Appendix 6a - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=8 10th November 2021 - Appendix 6b - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=9 10th November 2021 - Atodiad 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=10 10th November 2021 - Atodiad 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=11 10th November 2021 - Atodiad 3 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=12 10th November 2021 - Atodiad 5 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=13 10th November 2021 - RFQ Cymraeg - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=1 10th November 2021 - RFQ Brief - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379058&idx=2 10th November 2021 - Appendix 1 ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales/topics/improvingservices/bettervfm/code-of-practice/?lang=en(WA - https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115683.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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