---
title: "C202/2023/2024 - The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Review"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142486"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-06-25"
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# C202/2023/2024 - The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Review

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142486

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## Summary

The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Review contract, overseen by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at 49995 GBP, was awarded to Usw Commercial Services Ltd. The review aims to evaluate the existing framework and make recommendations for its future iteration within the services industry category.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialised in social research services to engage with the public sector and contribute to animal health and welfare initiatives in Wales. Companies interested in collaborating with the Welsh Government on policy evaluation and strategic planning projects related to animal welfare would find the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Review contract particularly relevant.

## Notice

The contract is for a review and evaluation of the current Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework (2014 - 2024).Animal health and welfare powers were devolved to Wales in 2006. To build on actions to support animal health and welfare since 2006, the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework was launched in July 2014. Its overarching, ten-year plan, broadly aimed to:* Make improvements in standards of animal health and welfare for kept animals.* Protect public health.* Contribute to the economy and the environment.The Framework was developed to cover the health and welfare ofo Farmed livestock.o Companion animals.o Working animals.o Kept animals involved in sport.o Aquaculture.o Wildlife is also covered where our actions affect their health and welfare or where there is a risk of wildlife transmitting disease to other animals or humans.To support the Framework's implementation, the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group was established in 2014. Collaborative partnership and working with a range of stakeholders is central to the Framework's operations. The Framework Group work closely with such organisations as Farming Connect, farming unions, the Ruminant Health and Welfare Group, Animal Welfare Network Wales, British Veterinary Association, and the Companion Animal Welfare Group Wales.As it is set to expire in 2024, the Finance and Strategy branch in the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) requires a Contractor to review and evaluate the current Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework and make recommendations for its future iteration as the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142486 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,995 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | USW COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 13:46 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142486

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.southwales.ac.uk

## Provenance

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