Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
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.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
Food Sector Development Framework Agreement
Reference number: F062/2020/2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
92000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Food Sector Development Framework Agreement is required to support and deliver a wide range of contracts, programmes and activities (including business development, export, and other specialist Food service) throughout Wales, the UK & Internationally as well as business-to-business on a global basis. Food and Drink is a priority sector for the Welsh Government and this framework is essential to support achievement of our strategic vision, to provide a continued development of support programmes, assisting the industry to grow, innovate and move in positive new directions, ensuring Wales takes a prominent position in the market place for food.
It is anticipated the Food Sector Development Framework Agreement value will range between GBP 8.3 million - 30 million. The figure stated in section II.1.5 of this notice is the maximum total value for the potential four year term of the framework agreement. The total value and the Lot values stated are an indication of the anticipated spend for each Lot throughout the duration of the framework agreement, including the optional 1 year extension (4 years in total). They are not a guaranteed budget.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Business Support & Development Programmes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Deliver advice and support which suit the needs of new business creations, micro, small, medium and large businesses in developing their products and services. Develop a number of innovative programmes and activities. Ensuring businesses partake and benefit from these activities and are in a position to take advantage of opportunities that might arise.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 2.5 million - 9.3 million.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Consultancy Events and Showcase Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Deliver a strong Welsh presence at key UK, International trade and consumer events, providing an environment where trade buyers, consumers, distributors, Inward Investors, press and media can learn more about Wales’ food and drink industry. Raise the profile of the industry in line with the Cymru/Wales brand and the Blas Cymru / Taste Wales branding, enabling Welsh companies to directly engage with potential clients to generate new sales
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 600000 - 2 million.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Export Consultancy & Trade Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Deliver specialist export advisory support to Welsh-based food and drink businesses to develop their international sales, and to help maximise their chances of export success. Manage the Food and Drink Wales Export Cluster. Deliver a series of highly tailored Trade Development Visits.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1 million - 4.8 million.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Marketing, Public Relations and Copywriting Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Raise the profile of the ‘Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food and Drink Wales’ identity as priority so that industry, buyers and investors are aware of the high quality, safe products that Wales has to offer in the UK and internationally. Promoting and generating as much coverage as possible the successes of our producers,; this includes maximising the impact of Blas Cymru / Taste Wales as a brand.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 500000 - 1.5 million.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Research, Analysis and Evaluation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide research, evaluation, analysis and specialist services to create robust credible evidence to support the development of strategy and policy for the food and drink sectors and its connections with other related issues and sectors.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1 million - 3.9 million.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Trade Engagement and Category Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Proactively engage with food and drink buyer organisations to build and understanding of buying organisations policies and plans. Explore opportunities for sourcing Welsh products encouraging buyers to attend Royal Welsh Show Business lounge enabling producers to meet with buyers and secure new business. Provide group and individual support so that Welsh suppliers can understand category management process to assist with trade development plans.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 1.8 million - 5.5 million.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Specialist F&D Consulting: Future Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92000000
15000000
77000000
03000000
73000000
75210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Develop and support novel innovative products and processes targeted at UK and international markets, providing expertise in food science, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, nutrition, research and development. Support Welsh Government and businesses to adapt to critical and emerging supply chain issues and cross cutting issues by exploring innovative, novel, science and other technology based solutions.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that the value for this Lot will range between GBP 900000 - 3 million.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 225-593869
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Specialist F&D Business Support & Development Programmes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation
Pencoed Technology Centre
Bridgend
CF355HZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7757134344
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Levercliff Associates
Levercliff Associates, The Sawmill Brynkinalt Business Centre
Chirk
LL145NS
UK
Telephone: +44 01691770055
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LANDSKER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD
LANDSKER BUSINESS CENTRE, LLWYNYBRAIN Whitland
WHITLAND
SA340NG
UK
Telephone: +44 01994240631
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lantra
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd
Builth Wells
LD23WY
UK
Telephone: +44 07827956765
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF52YB
UK
Telephone: +44 02920416614
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Uned 4, 33-35 Stryd Gorllewin Biwt
Caerdydd
CF105LH
UK
Telephone: +44 01970636565
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Specialist F&D Consultancy Events and Showcase Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation
Pencoed Technology Centre
Bridgend
CF355HZ
UK
Telephone: +44 07757134344
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KINETIC CUBED LTD
Kinetic House, 9 Riding Close
Sale
M332ZP
UK
Telephone: +44 07788917934
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newable Ltd
140 Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A4HY
UK
Telephone: +44 07850915299
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ORCHARD MEDIA & EVENTS
trade st, cardiff
CARDIFF
CF105DT
UK
Telephone: +44 02920100888
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Uned 4, 33-35 Stryd Gorllewin Biwt
Caerdydd
CF105LH
UK
Telephone: +44 01970636565
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Specialist F&D Export Consultancy & Trade Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A LA CARTE CONSULTING LTD
10 Harleyburn Court
Melrose
TD69JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7771655884
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation
Pencoed Technology Centre
Bridgend
CF355HZ
UK
Telephone: +44 07757134344
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KINETIC CUBED LTD
Kinetic House, 9 Riding Close
Sale
M332ZP
UK
Telephone: +44 07788917934
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LANDSKER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD
LANDSKER BUSINESS CENTRE, LLWYNYBRAIN Whitland
WHITLAND
SA340NG
UK
Telephone: +44 01994240631
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Opel International Trade
Dorset Street
Cardiff
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Specialist F&D Marketing, Public Relations and Copywriting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation
Pencoed Technology Centre
Bridgend
CF355HZ
UK
Telephone: +44 07757134344
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spencer David
PO Box 6994, Radyr
Cardiff
CF155DQ
UK
Telephone: +44 07881022141
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Communications
20 St Thomas Street,
London
SE19BF
UK
Telephone: +44 2036974349
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ORCHARD MEDIA & EVENTS
trade st, cardiff
CARDIFF
CF105DT
UK
Telephone: +44 02920100888
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Specialist F&D Research, Analysis and Evaluation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation
Pencoed Technology Centre
Bridgend
CF355HZ
UK
Telephone: +44 07757134344
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brookdale Consulting
7 Brookdale Road, Bramhall
Stockport
SK72NW
UK
Telephone: +44 07813892090
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF52YB
UK
Telephone: +44 02920416614
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Levercliff Associates
Levercliff Associates, The Sawmill Brynkinalt Business Centre
Chirk
LL145NS
UK
Telephone: +44 01691770055
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Miller Research (UK) Ltd
Pen-y-Wyrlod, Llanvetherine
Abergavenny.
NP78RG
UK
Telephone: +44 01873851882
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wavehill Ltd
21 Alban Square,
Aberaeron
SA460DB
UK
Telephone: +44 01545571711
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Promar International
Alpha Buildings, London ROad
Nantwich
CW57JW
UK
Telephone: +44 00000000000
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 900 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Specialist F&D Trade Engagement and Category Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation
Pencoed Technology Centre
Bridgend
CF355HZ
UK
Telephone: +44 07757134344
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Levercliff Associates
Levercliff Associates, The Sawmill Brynkinalt Business Centre
Chirk
LL145NS
UK
Telephone: +44 01691770055
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Menter a Busnes
Uned 4, 33-35 Stryd Gorllewin Biwt
Caerdydd
CF105LH
UK
Telephone: +44 01970636565
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
category-insight
High Elms Farm, Port Lane
Abbots Bromley
WS153DT
UK
Telephone: +44 07768855617
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Specialist F&D Consulting: Future Foods
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC Innovation
Pencoed Technology Centre
Bridgend
CF355HZ
UK
Telephone: +44 07757134344
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aberystwyth University
Edward Llwyd Building, Penglais
Aberystwyth
SY233DA
UK
Telephone: +44 07811618109
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF52YB
UK
Telephone: +44 02920416614
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:121836)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/06/2022