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title: "Award of Quality Control of Animal Health Actions in SFS"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142675"
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# Award of Quality Control of Animal Health Actions in SFS

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142675

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the "Quality Control of Animal Health Actions in SFS," a service procurement under the industry category denoted by CPV code 72225000. This award, valued at £790,000, was finalised on 1 May 2025, marking the completion of the tender stage in the procurement process. Located in Cardiff, the project focuses on enhancing the Animal Health Improvement Cycle across the region of Wales. The contract was procured through a restricted procedure as part of a selective procurement method under the Welsh Government's Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract award covers the development of a quality assurance framework and governance integration for animal health and welfare in the Sustainable Farming Scheme.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large-scale service providers specialising in quality assurance, animal health, and agricultural support services to engage with national projects. Businesses focusing on rural sector advancements, agricultural innovation, and policy implementation, especially within Wales, are particularly well-suited to leverage such frameworks to offer their expertise and expand their client base. By participating in these schemes, businesses can not only influence the industry standards but also position themselves as leaders in sustainable agriculture and animal health practices.

## Notice

A contract for the quality assurance and promotion of the Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC).

### Lot Information

Category 3 - Rural Support Engagement Services

Suppliers for this broader category will provide comprehensive engagement services for the rural sector, with emphasis on rural communities, farmers and sustainable land management. The Welsh Government aims to facilitate effective communication and engagement, based on development, knowledge dissemination and implementation of rural support policies and initiatives. This category involves engagement with farmers and wider rural communities to understand and address their unique needs, as well as provide services to assist in the delivery of crucial information to industry and stakeholders.

Category 1 - Rural Support Programme and Project Support Services (including grant support services)

This is a contract award notice following the conclusion of a mini competition from the Welsh Government's Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System, Category 1 (ref F119/2023/2024 - OCID Ref ocds-kuma6s-142675). The opportunity is therefore closed and not open to bids. The contract award will cover: The development of a quality assurance framework for the Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC); Promotion and advise on the awareness and administration, preparation and training requirements and resource planning to support the the delivery of the AHIC scheme; Design and pilot options for defining and curating outcomes of the AHIC scheme; Governance on Animal Health and Welfare in the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS); and Integrate the quality assurance, outcome indicators and reporting function into an AHIC oversight group along with transition plans.. As noted, this is an award notification following the conclusion of a mini competition through the Welsh Government's Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System, Category 1 (ref F119/2023/2024 - OCID Ref ocds-kuma6s-142675). The opportunity is therefore closed and not open to bids.

Category 2 - Rural Support Advice and Technical Services

Suppliers for this category will play a crucial role in the analysis and development of policies that cater to the evolving needs of the rural sector. This includes understanding current policies, proposing new or amended policies, and ensuring these are economically viable, sustainable, and socially inclusive. The Welsh Government also regularly requires technical and specialist services to fulfil several of its rural support obligations. Suppliers for this category will support through surveys, assessments, testing, investigations, and impact assessments. Other potential areas of focus are policy analysis, spatial analysis, reviews of evidence, feasibility studies, testing new approaches, technical training, evaluation, development of technical guidance and technical input within established Welsh Government processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142675 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £790,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | 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 | MENTERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142675
- 5 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142675

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483273
  Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - 7. Short description of requirement The client requires a compliant DPS Framework to deliver a wide variety of Rural Support services and engage with suppliers in an evolving sector. To support the priorities the most suitable solution is the creation of the Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System. The DPS will be accessible for 4 years with supplier applications being accepted throughout its duration. It is expected that the DPS will be established around the end of September 2024, and call-off contracts will begin via mini-competition shortly after. Acknowledging the breadth of work that the Welsh Government procures from the rural sector, 3 categories have been identified to meet our requirements: Category 1 - Rural Support Programme and Project Support Services (including grant support services) Category 2 - Rural Support Advice and Technical Services Category 3 - Rural Support Engagement Services Specialist areas where these support services may be required include, but are not limited to: - Rural Communities - Agricultural production - Sustainable land management - Nutrient management and soils - Carbon Assessment - Agricultural diversification - Woodland and forestry - Horticulture production - Animal health and welfare - Food and rural supply chains - Innovation and technology - Natural resources added value supply chains - Rural infrastructure and services - Waste management - Resource efficiency and circular economy - Disease control measures and surveillance - ICT development and support
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY512379
  Award of Quality Control of Animal Health Actions in SFS - A contract for the quality assurance and promotion of the Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC).

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-142675
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

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