CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

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2 Contract Details

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Title

WaREN ‘Ymledwyr Ecosystem Invaders’ campaign material

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Description of the goods or services required

Summary

The North Wales Wildlife Trust wishes to appoint a contractor to develop information and engagement materials for the ‘Ymledwyr Ecosystem Invaders’ campaign as part of the Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN II) project. This campaign will raise awareness of invasive non-native species (invasive species) and biosecurity in Wales.

Description of the goods or services required

Invasive species are one of the main drivers of biodiversity decline globally. The environmental, economic, and social impact of invasive species in Wales will continue to grow unless they are tackled with a sustainable and joined-up approach.

WaREN II aims to increase public engagement and raise awareness of invasive species through effective science communication. The campaign will raise awareness of:

1. Invasive species issues amongst target audiences in Wales, using examples which are local or relevant to each audience, in order to improve understanding and engagement with the issue.

2. Actions that audiences can take to help tackle invasive species, in order to improve uptake of good practice (e.g. biosecurity).

3. The WaREN II project, in order to help engage relevant organisations in supporting the project and our Charter.

Our campaign will launch during Invasive Species Week (May 16th - 22nd) and then be delivered by project staff and partners across Wales with a number of local events and a national event such as the Eisteddfod in Tregaron July 30th - August 6th (TBC).

The contractor will be required to deliver the following bilingual material for the campaign:

- Design of information materials specific to target audiences.

- A package of digital campaign materials specific to target audiences.

- A toolkit to include information and instructions on using the above campaign material for partner organisations.

- Design of materials for events, such as banners, flags etc. and engagement tools (e.g. 3D printed invasive species).

Campaign materials need to be finalised and ready for launch during Invasive Species Week (May 16th - 22nd) with a budget of £29,000 (incl. VAT).

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=119259.

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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

Please provide evidence within your proposal of:

1. Thorough understanding the threat posed by invasive species in Wales and awareness of relevant target audiences and key stakeholders.

2. Knowledge of existing campaigns and how they link to our ‘Ymledwyr Ecosystem Invaders’ campaign.

3. Key messages (e.g. prevention and biosecurity) which are important for tackling invasive species.

4. Experience and delivery of bilingual campaign materials (including digital) in Wales.

Importantly, the contractor should be able to demonstrate how the materials will deliver the aim of the campaign (see above).

Proposal should be either MS Word or pdf files (maximum four pages) and include a proposed break-down budget totalling no more than £29,000 (incl. VAT). This includes design of materials, a proposed printing allocation (for information material) and any external costs associated with the digital campaign material (e.g. social media). It also includes any associated costs such as project management for the contractor to deliver the contract.

3 Conditions for Participation

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Minimum standards and qualification required

See additional information.

4 Administrative Information

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Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

See Additional Document for full contract description.

(WA Ref:119259)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: This project has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 – Sustainable Management Scheme which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice