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title: "Powys Countryside Volunteer handbook, agile approach"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146846"
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# Powys Countryside Volunteer handbook, agile approach

Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146846

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## Summary

Powys County Council has awarded a contract for the development of a Powys Countryside Volunteer handbook, adopting an agile project management approach. The contract, aimed at supporting volunteer groups and communities working with the Countryside Access and Recreation team, focuses on maintaining public rights of way and greenspace. The procurement falls under the services category, with key classifications including development consultancy services and environmental management. Hv Innovation Group Limited has been awarded the contract, which has a fixed budget of £12,000 and a completion deadline of 14th March 2025. The procurement process followed an open method, and the contract was signed on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in development and environmental management. The agile approach of the project allows for flexibility and continuous improvements, making it suitable for SMEs and consortiums looking to demonstrate value for money. The requirement for digital deliverables that can be periodically updated adds an element of ongoing collaboration, allowing businesses to establish long-term relationships with Powys County Council. Additionally, the project does not necessitate on-site presence, making it accessible to companies operating remotely.

## Notice

Powys County Council is seeking quotes to produce a Countryside Volunteer handbook. The aim of the handbook is to support our volunteer groups and communities to work with the Countryside Access and Recreation team, to maintain public rights of way and greenspace.The contract is being procured to follow an agile project management approach. The broad criteria that the handbook must, should and could meet (i.e. high-level requirements) have been defined through discussion with stakeholders. The budget and timescale are fixed, so quotes are requested to demonstrate how value for money can be delivered within this.The deadline for completion of the work is 14th March 2025; the budget is PS12,000. These are fixed by grant requirements so cannot be extended or amended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146846 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS |
| Post town | Llandrindod Wells |
| Postcode | LD1 5LG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Powys |
| Electoral ward | Llandrindod South |
| Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HV INNOVATION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 14:02 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146846
- 18 Dec 2024 at 08:54 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146846

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC496211&idx=1
  18th December 2024 - Standard Services contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.historyventures.co.uk
- https://www.powys.gov.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

## Provenance

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