--- title: "Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2023 - Farming Connect" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-121973" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-121973" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121973.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121973.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-12-12" --- # Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2023 - Farming Connect Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-121973 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-121973) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121973.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is conducting a procurement process for the Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2023 – Farming Connect. The programme aims to support the farming industry in delivering sustainability, competitiveness, and environmental performance aligned with Sustainable Farming Scheme objectives. The programme involves a 2-year contract starting in April 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase. The buying organisation is the Welsh Government, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the environmental protection and general public services industry categories to compete for contracts with the Welsh Government. Businesses focused on knowledge transfer, sustainable agriculture, and environmental improvement would be well-suited to participate. The procurement process includes several lots such as Knowledge Transfer, Lifelong Learning, and Horticulture Support. Interested businesses should pay close attention to key dates and deadlines provided by the Welsh Government. ## Notice Welsh Government require an innovative Programme to support the farming industry in delivering greater sustainability, Improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance in line with Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and Programme for Government objectives. The Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2 year contract (with possible 12months extension) will commence in April 2023. ### Lot Information Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer - To deliver an innovative knowledge transfer programme to support the farming industry in delivering greater sustainability, improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance for farming businesses in line with SFS objectives.. The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 6,700,000 - 7,150,000 Renewal: 1 year Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development - To deliver a more professional industry through its support for continuous professional development, action learning, mentoring, accredited training, e-learning and clear focus on personal development.. The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 3,000,000 - 3,300,000 Renewal: 1 year Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service Farming Connect Management and Co-ordination of the Advisory Service - To set up and deliver a framework Advisory Service to provide integrated advice across a broad range of specialist technical and business management areas tailored to meet individual business needs.. The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 3,800,000 - 4,500,000 Renewal: 1 year Farming Connect Service Centre Farming Connect Service Centre - To establish and manage a Service Centre which will act as the main point of contact for all customers to register and promote all activities and services across the Farming Connect programme.. The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 500,000 - 650,000 Renewal: 1 year Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer Dissemination and Events - To deliver an innovative programme of activity and events for the benefit of the farming sector in Wales to support farming businesses to transition to the Sustainable Farming Scheme.. The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 2,900,000 - 3,450,000 Renewal: 1 year Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics Farming Connect Welsh Sheep Genetics - To develop an innovative programme of activity suitable to support the needs of the Welsh sheep sector. Working with businesses in identifying their current baseline performance, identify the KPI's for the businesses, and create an action plan with clear recommendations to improve Welsh Sheep Genetics.. The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 1,800,000 - 2,000,000 Renewal: 1 year Farming Connect Horticulture Support Farming Connect Horticulture Support - To develop and deliver a support service for commercial horticulturalists in Wales whilst facilitating collaboration between producers and processors to improve the viability of supply chains.. The indicative budget for the initial 2 year contract term is GBP 1,200,000 - 1,400,000 Renewal: 1 year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121973 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | 9 Aug 2022 | | Award date | 2 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2 or 3 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £34,350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £18,963,259 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | LANTRA; MENTER A BUSNES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 48931000 - Training software package - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79512000 - Call centre - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80420000 - E-learning services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121973 - 11 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121973 - 14 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121973 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL404650 Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme - Welsh Government require an innovative Programme to support the farming industry in delivering greater sustainability, Improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance in line with Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and Programme for Government objectives. The Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2 year contract (with possible 12months extension) will commence in April 2023. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG407797 Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2023 - Farming Connect - Welsh Government require an innovative Programme to support the farming industry in delivering greater sustainability, Improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance in line with Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and Programme for Government objectives. The Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2 year contract (with possible 12months extension) will commence in April 2023. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC421204 Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2023 - Farming Connect - Welsh Government require an innovative Programme to support the farming industry in delivering greater sustainability, Improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance in line with Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and Programme for Government objectives. The Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme 2 year contract (with possible 12months extension) will commence in April 2023. ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-121973 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## 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-121973. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121973.json.