--- title: "Backing Local Firms Supply Chain Food Accreditation Support" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137231" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137231" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137231.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137231.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MENTER A BUSNES" published: "2024-03-11" --- # Backing Local Firms Supply Chain Food Accreditation Support Buyer: MENTER A BUSNES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137231 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137231) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137231.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Menter a Busnes, based in Ceredigion, is conducting a tender titled "Backing Local Firms Supply Chain Food Accreditation Support" in the services industry category. The tender, part of the Backing Local Firms fund managed by the Welsh Government aims to help Welsh SMEs in food and drink production secure food safety accreditation for better access to public sector supply chains. The tender deadline for applications is April 3, 2024, with awards expected by April 17, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for existing Welsh food and drink businesses, especially micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises primarily operating in Wales, to enhance their competitiveness in procuring with the public sector. Businesses involved in edible goods production and distribution within Wales are encouraged to apply, excluding alcoholic beverage producers. The procurement is open, providing a chance for eligible businesses to participate in this government-backed scheme to strengthen the Welsh Food and Drink sector's presence in public procurement and supply chains. ## Notice 1. Description and ObjectivesThe Welsh Government want to support local food producers / suppliers and make it easier for them to access public sector food supply chain opportunities by having the necessary food safety accreditation. In addition, they want to:* increase the amount of Welsh food on "public plates", shortening supply chains to reduce carbon emissions* increase the number of grounded food suppliers in Wales and establish a firm base of medium sized Welsh firms which are capable of selling outside of Wales but have decision making rooted firmly in our communities Menter a Busnes, operating on behalf of the Welsh Government is administering a grant scheme to assist food and drink producers to obtain and maintain accreditations that will enhance the competitiveness of the Welsh Food and Drink sector, particularly in terms of public sector procurement and associated supply chains.This scheme is part of the Backing Local Firms fund, a Programme for Government commitment run by the Foundational Economy division, aimed at helping Welsh SMEs overcome the barriers they face when doing business with the public sector.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=137231. (WA Ref:137231) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137231 | | 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 | 11 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 | | 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 | MENTER A BUSNES | | Locality | CEREDIGION | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY23 3AH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Ceredigion | | Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr | | Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 11 Mar 2024 at 11:55 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137231 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470179&idx=3 11th March 2024 - Food Accreditation Scheme Details Cymraeg - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470179&idx=1 11th March 2024 - Food Accreditation Scheme Details - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470179&idx=2 11th March 2024 - Food Accreditation Scheme Details ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137231 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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