Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government
Corporate Procurement Services, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
F062/2020/2021 – Food Sector Development Framework Agreement
Reference number: F062/2020/2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
92000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Food Sector Development Framework Agreement is required to support and deliver a wide range of contracts, programmes and activities (including business development, export, and other specialist Food service) throughout Wales, the UK & Internationally as well as business-to-business on a global basis. Food and Drink is a priority sector for the Welsh Government and this framework is essential to support achievement of our strategic vision, to provide a continued development of support programmes, assisting the industry to grow, innovate and move in positive new directions, ensuring Wales takes a prominent position in the market place for food.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Business Support & Development Programmes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Deliver advice and support which suit the needs of new business creations, micro, small, medium and large businesses in developing their products and services. Develop a number of innovative programmes and activities. Ensuring businesses partake and benefit from these activities and are in a position to take advantage of opportunities that might arise.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 2.5 million - 9.3 million.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Consultancy Events and Showcase Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Deliver a strong Welsh presence at key UK, International trade and consumer events, providing an environment where trade buyers, consumers, distributors, Inward Investors, press and media can learn more about Wales’ food and drink industry. Raise the profile of the industry in line with the Cymru/Wales brand and the Blas Cymru / Taste Wales branding, enabling Welsh companies to directly engage with potential clients to generate new sales
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 700,000 - 2 million.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Export Consultancy & Trade Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Deliver specialist export advisory support to Welsh-based food and drink businesses to develop their international sales, and to help maximise their chances of export success. Manage the Food and Drink Wales Export Cluster. Deliver a series of highly tailored Trade Development Visits.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1.1million - 4.8 million.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Marketing, Public Relations and Copywriting Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Raise the profile of the ‘Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food and Drink Wales’ identity as priority so that industry, buyers and investors are aware of the high quality, safe products that Wales has to offer in the UK and internationally. Promoting and generating as much coverage as possible the successes of our producers,; this includes maximising the impact of Blas Cymru / Taste Wales as a brand.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 500,000 - 1.5 million.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Research, Analysis and Evaluation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide research, evaluation, analysis and specialist services to create robust credible evidence to support the development of strategy and policy for the food and drink sectors and its connections with other related issues and sectors.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 900,000 - 3.9 million.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Trade Engagement and Category Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Proactively engage with food and drink buyer organisations to build and understanding of buying organisations policies and plans. Explore opportunities for sourcing Welsh products encouraging buyers to attend Royal Welsh Show Business lounge enabling producers to meet with buyers and secure new business. Provide group and individual support so that Welsh suppliers can understand category management process to assist with trade development plans.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1.8 million - 5.5 million.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Consulting: Future Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Develop and support novel innovative products and processes targeted at UK and international markets, providing expertise in food science, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, nutrition, research and development. Support Welsh Government and businesses to adapt to critical and emerging supply chain issues and cross cutting issues by exploring innovative, novel, science and other technology based solutions.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1 million - 3 million.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/01/2022
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
It is anticipated the Food Sector Development Framework Agreement value will range between GBP 8.3 million - 30 million. The figure stated in section II.1 of this notice is the maximum total value for the potential four year term of the framework agreement. The total value and the Lot values stated are an indication of the anticipated spend for each Lot throughout the duration of the framework agreement, including the optional 1 year extension (4 years in total). They are not a guaranteed budget.
A PIN Market Engagement event will be held 3 November 2021, 1:45pm to 3.30pm prior to the tender opportunity being published and will be an opportunity for all interested contractors to be informed of and discuss the new framework. Please see attached document for further details and guidance of how to register for the online event.
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=113768.
(WA Ref:113768)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/10/2021