--- title: "Foundational Economy - Innovation in Procurement" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-117970" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117970" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117970.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117970.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-25" --- # Foundational Economy - Innovation in Procurement Buyer: VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-117970 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117970) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117970.json) ## Summary The Vale of Glamorgan Council is currently seeking suppliers through an open tender titled "Foundational Economy – Innovation in Procurement." This procurement process falls under the services category and aims to enhance market engagement with the Foundational Economy, specifically targeting SMEs, Micro and Hyper Micro businesses within the construction sector. The deadline for submissions is set for 22nd February 2022 at 12:00 UTC, with the award period concluding on 28th February 2022. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to refer to the Request for Quotation document for eligibility criteria and other details. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the construction sector, particularly those that focus on innovative procurement strategies and community benefits. Companies that specialise in research consultancy, market analysis, or directly engage with small businesses would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project, funded through the UK Gov Community Renewal Fund, aims to foster economic and social improvements, making it an appealing venture for businesses committed to these objectives. ## Notice The Vale of Glamorgan Council ("the Council") requires a supplier to increase its market engagement with the Foundational Economy (SME's, Micro and Hyper Micro business) within the Construction sector using data supplied by Data Cymru.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=117955.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. This project forms part of a suite of bids that have been approved and awarded funding through the UK Gov Community Renewal Fund which will be led by the Vale of Glamorgan Council in partnership with Data Cymru.The project has a completion deadline of 17th June 2022.(WA Ref:117955)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Please RFQ document ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117970 | | 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 | 25 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 | | 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 | VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | BARRY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF63 4RU | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan | | Electoral ward | Castleland | | Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2022 at 14:57 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117970 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN386325&idx=1 25th January 2022 - Request for Quotation - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN386325&idx=2 25th January 2022 - Terms and Conditions ## Notice URLs - http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117955.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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-117970. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-117970.json.