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title: "Provision of specialist construction advice to Welsh Ministers"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136649"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
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# Provision of specialist construction advice to Welsh Ministers

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136649

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a tender process for the provision of specialist construction advice to Welsh Ministers. The tender was awarded to Constructing Excellence in Wales. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This opportunity falls under the services category and aims to support the Welsh Government in achieving its infrastructure investment priorities. The contract, with a value of £375,000, was signed on January 15, 2024.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the construction advisory sector, particularly those with expertise and experience in providing unbiased, impartial, and credible advice across the construction industry. Companies well-versed in collaborating with government entities and familiar with the Welsh construction sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award to Constructing Excellence in Wales highlights the importance of sector-specific knowledge in delivering successful advisory services to support governmental priorities and investments.

## Notice

CEW will provide advice and reports on current issues affecting the construction sector to Welsh Ministers and Officials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CEW will provide advice and reports on current issues affecting the construction sector to Welsh Ministers and Officials, principally, but not exclusively, in the following areas: - a. Current market intelligence impacting on the sector as affecting WG to deliver PfG and Cooperation Agreement commitments and priorities, sustainability and economic growth along with apprenticeships skills, training and employment opportunities. b. Advice on procurement, price fluctuation issues, pipeline and net zero carbon and supply chain issues affecting the sector generally. c. Advice on innovation, collaborative behaviours, and modern methods of construction and standardisation of construction processes which support the circular and foundation economy across Wales. d. Provide market intelligence, research, and comment on areas of specific WG interest. Provide the Welsh Government with an annual report for the construction sector, highlighting the impact of public sector investment across Wales along with identified regional and national opportunities.

### Procurement Information

Extensive market research has been undertaken to ascertain whether there exists an organisation similar to Constructing Excellence Wales (CEW) able to provide unbiased, impartial and credible advice across the entire spectrum of construction activity, and none was identified. CEW is a not-for-profit organisation widely recognised by the sector as the independent and impartial voice for construction in Wales. It has over 20 years of experience and commitment to supporting improvements, collaboration, and best practice in the delivery of Welsh built assets. They are the only independent professional construction sector advisory body able to provide advice across the entire range of issues in Wales, required to support Ministers. CEW is well established within the sector within Wales and represents a wide range of construction stakeholders; is an advisor to Welsh Government, Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), Consortium of Local Authorities in Wales (CLAW), Local Authorities and other public sector bodies. CEW has the ability to engage with, and impartially represent, the full spectrum of supply chain members utilising a trusted relationship which has developed over 20 years. CEW has the capability to undertake pan-Wales sectoral analysis and reporting, in respect of the impact and value added through our capital investment programmes. The work they will deliver will provide Ministers with a greater degree of 'independence than if delivered directly by the Welsh Government and would assist in understanding progress towards the delivery of the Welsh Government's priorities set out within the Wales Infrastructure Investment Strategy (WIIS) along with dynamic reviews and future iterations of the WIIS. It is the opinion of Welsh Government that this contract therefore aligns with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations in that "competition is absent for technical reasons".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136649 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £375,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE IN WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136649

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN465105
  Provision of specialist construction advice to Welsh Ministers - CEW will provide advice and reports on current issues affecting the construction sector to Welsh Ministers and Officials.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-136649

## Provenance

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