Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://wales.gov
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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Export Services Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79410000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This tender exercise aims to provide an export consultancy service that will assist Wales-based companies to develop the exporting side of their business. The service will work with businesses on a one-to-one basis and focus on three distinct areas:
International Trade Development (ITD) – Research provision covering overseas markets and the requirements for exporting particular goods / services.
International Trade Opportunities (ITO) – Identification of specific opportunities for export sales.
New Exporter Programme (NEP) – Recruit and develop an annual cohort of approximately 15 businesses into successful and sustainable exporters
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
7 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
International Trade Development - Global coverage
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Export consultancy service - Global Coverage
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Export Services Framework - Europe
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Export Services Framework - Europe
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Export Services Framework - Middle East & Africa
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Export Services Framework - Middle East & Africa
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Export Services Framework - Americas
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Export Services Framework- Americas
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Export Services Framework - South Asia
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Export Services Framework - South Asia
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Export Services Framework - Asia Pacific
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Export Services Framework - Asia Pacific
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Export Services Framework - New Exporter Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Export Services Framework - New Exporter Programme
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/01/2023
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
The service will work with businesses on a one-to-one basis and focus on three distinct areas:
International Trade Development (ITD) – Research provision covering overseas markets and the requirements for exporting particular goods / services.
International Trade Opportunities (ITO) – Identification of specific opportunities for export sales.
New Exporter Programme (NEP) – Recruit and develop an annual cohort of approximately 15 businesses into successful and sustainable exporters.
The objectives of this tender are:
To obtain a cost effective and professional consultancy service to deliver the ITD, ITO and NEP programmes.
Provision of a high quality service to Welsh Government and its customers. High standards of customer service will be expected as normal contractual practice.
Reduction of overall expenditure on services through the implementation of a ‘value for money’ ethos for every project referral.
(WA Ref:127471)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/12/2022