CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Co-Growth Project Final Evaluation

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The aim of this procurement is to procure external consultancy services to evaluate and report on the activities and outputs of the CoGrowth Project by undertaking a Final Evaluation of the Project.

The Co-operation for Growth (Co-Growth) Operation (CoGrowth Project, “the Operation”) aims to facilitate co-operation among the Welsh drinks sector through cluster-based approach that will inform drinks producers to take effective decision on when to collaborate, who to collaborate with, benefits of collaboration (informal vs. formal collaboration) in order to grow sustainably with incremental capital investment and meeting environmental goals.

The co-operation activities aim to improve on the following key performance indicators: Growth, Return on Investment, Water & Energy usage, Carbon Footprint, and Productivity. These could be achieved by forming a network of stakeholders including micro, small and medium-sized drinks producers, supporting industry bodies and charities, research partners, suppliers, customers, and the Welsh Government Food & Drink Division. The participation of different stakeholders will enable the generation of cutting-edge research on supply chain co-operation and expose the sector to best practices applied in similar supply chain environments.

During the lifetime of the project (April 2019 – March 2022) it is required to undertake one final independent evaluation to provide supporting evidence for how the programme is delivering against its aims, and how it contributes towards the wider objectives of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development body and the Welsh Government.

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2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The aim of this procurement is to procure external consultancy services to evaluate and report on the activities and outputs of the CoGrowth Project by undertaking a Final Evaluation of the Project.

The Co-operation for Growth (Co-Growth) Operation (CoGrowth Project, “the Operation”) aims to facilitate co-operation among the Welsh drinks sector through cluster-based approach that will inform drinks producers to take effective decision on when to collaborate, who to collaborate with, benefits of collaboration (informal vs. formal collaboration) in order to grow sustainably with incremental capital investment and meeting environmental goals.

The co-operation activities aim to improve on the following key performance indicators: Growth, Return on Investment, Water & Energy usage, Carbon Footprint, and Productivity. These could be achieved by forming a network of stakeholders including micro, small and medium-sized drinks producers, supporting industry bodies and charities, research partners, suppliers, customers, and the Welsh Government Food & Drink Division. The participation of different stakeholders will enable the generation of cutting-edge research on supply chain co-operation and expose the sector to best practices applied in similar supply chain environments.

During the lifetime of the project (April 2019 – March 2022) it is required to undertake one final independent evaluation to provide supporting evidence for how the programme is delivering against its aims, and how it contributes towards the wider objectives of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development body and the Welsh Government.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CU.654.JP

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

Welsh

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of bidders.

The University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part.

The University reserves the right to annul the tendering process and not award any contract.

All documents to be priced in GBP and all payments made in GBP.

All documents to be priced in GBP excluding VAT

(WA Ref:112602)

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

As stated in the ITT documents.

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: The Co-Growth Project is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development through the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice