--- title: "Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115768" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115768" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115768.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115768.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-11-12" --- # Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115768 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115768) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115768.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government has initiated a procurement process for the "Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme," which will be operational from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025. This tender, categorised under services, aims to support small-scale projects that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an emphasis on ensuring effective administration of the grant scheme to maximise funding benefits for communities in both Wales and Africa. Interested suppliers must register as a supplier with the Crown Commercial Services under the Grant Administration Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to participate. This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in grant administration and project management, particularly those with experience in community development and international collaboration. Companies focused on social and community services, especially those that can engage with the African diaspora in Wales and promote inclusion for people with disabilities, will be well-suited to submit competitive bids. By facilitating access to funding for impactful projects, successful bidders will play a crucial role in fostering connections between Wales and Africa, enhancing their business growth prospects and influence in the sector. ## Notice The Welsh Government wishes to invite interested parties to bid to deliver the Wales and Africa small grants scheme for 3 years, running from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025. The Wales and Africa small grants scheme is a flagship initiative of the Welsh Government's Wales and Africa programme. The scheme enables individuals, community groups and organisations in Wales to access funding to work with their African partners to deliver small-scale projects that contribute to Wales' delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and deliver mutual benefits to Wales and Africa.The Welsh Government is seeking to implement a simple and effective administrative model for the scheme which maximises the amount of funding reaching projects for the benefit of communities in Wales and in Africa. The successful bidder will distribute approximately 20 small grants per annum to support Wales and Africa projects. This contract is for the administration of the scheme only and the Client wants to assess bids that have proposed their own estimated budget cost to administer and monitor small grants, per annum (excluding VAT).The scheme will provide funding to projects in Wales that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The scheme will provide funding to new and existing Wales and Africa projects. Special efforts may be required to ensure that the African diaspora community living in Wales and people with disabilities are fully included.This opportunity will be procured via competition run under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) 'Grant Administration Services' Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Suppliers interested in bidding for this opportunity should register as a supplier on the above referenced DPS with Crown Commercial Services. Suppliers can register at:https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/registerNOTE: 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=115768. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115768 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2021 at 15:23 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115768 ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/registerNOTE - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4?origin=SearchResults&p=1Please - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115768 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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