CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Brief for research into the dairy sheep sector in North West Wales

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The rising food prices we face in the wake of the war in Ukraine have highlighted the need to increase local food production for local people. The revival of dairy sheep, one of Wales’ latest farming enterprises, can help with this, but with any innovative venture like this, challenges will come. This research will aim to look at the current situation of the sector, identify the challenges and opportunities within the industry, and formulate potential interventions for us to implement.

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=122295.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

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.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The guide price for this research piece is up to £10,000 (excluding VAT), and the work should be completed within three months, but the timeline is to be confirmed depending on the scope of the work.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

A qualified individual, organisation, or consortium will be required to submit a report including the following elements:

• Description of the current situation of the dairy sheep industry in North West Wales, and the proposed developments by other individuals/organisations, such as farmers, processors, farming unions, Glynllifon Agricultural College, and Silvasheep.

• Identify and describe the potential opportunities within the industry- this may include engaging with stakeholders to determine their aspirations.

• Shortlist of options that Menter Môn could consider piloting in the final year of the Gwynedd and Anglesey LEADER programmes.

• Discussions with other Menter Môn teams to ensure collaboration between the teams where possible.

*Please refer to sections 3.0 and 4.0 of the attached brief for additional information.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

MMLDR222

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

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

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Please see attached brief for all necessary information.

(WA Ref:122295)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: Rhaglen LEADER Programme 2015-2023

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

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice