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://gov.wales/
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
Community Asset Transfer Loan Fund
Reference number: C244/2020/2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
66190000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government has committed to helping communities to take ownership of community assets which bring people together where this is the most appropriate option. It is clear that the voluntary sector in Wales has played a vital part in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We believe that the sector will also need to play its part in achieving a fair, just and green recovery.
Community assets, both land and buildings act as a focus for community action. Community buildings are places were the community can meet, learn, socialise, volunteer, work, access services. The list of possibilities is endless. Community green spaces can have other benefits for the health and wellbeing of people living within the community served.
In order to support community groups to take on community assets we aim to develop a Community Asset Loan Fund which will provide long term (up to 25 years) finance to help groups to take ownership of these assets and develop them in a financially and environmentally sustainable way.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
280 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66190000
75200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Welsh Government has committed to helping communities to take ownership of community assets which bring people together where this is the most appropriate option. It is clear that the voluntary sector in Wales has played a vital part in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We believe that the sector will also need to play its part in achieving a fair, just and green recovery.
Community assets, both land and buildings act as a focus for community action. Community buildings are places were the community can meet, learn, socialise, volunteer, work, access services. The list of possibilities is endless. Community green spaces can have other benefits for the health and wellbeing of people living within the community served.
In order to support community groups to take on community assets we aim to develop a Community Asset Loan Fund which will provide long term (up to 25 years) finance to help groups to take ownership of these assets and develop them in a financially and environmentally sustainable way.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/06/2021
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
A Welsh based voluntary organisation has contacted Welsh Government with a view to the establishment of a Community Asset Loan Fund. The Fund fits well with the Welsh Government’s commitment to help communities that can take ownership of community assets where this is the most appropriate option. The organisation asked Welsh Government to provide access to Financial Transaction Capital to enable the Fund to be established. For fairness, transparency and equal treatment and in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 we want to test the market place to see if there is wider interest in delivery of this Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government.
All pertinent information held with the organisation and any other organisations as part of the supplier engagement will be included in the tender specification to ensure fairness, transparency and equal treatment for all bidding organisations.
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=111410.
(WA Ref:111410)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/06/2021