Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

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Value

£400,000,000

Classifications

Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Technical services
Environmental services
Environmental improvement works
Research services
Research and experimental development services
Research consultancy services
Social research services
Legal advisory and information services
Project management consultancy services
Financial consultancy services
Financial management consultancy services
Training services
Membership organisation services
Software package and information systems
Market and economic research; polling and statistics
Event services
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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tender

Submission Deadline

2 years from now

Published

1 year ago

Description

7.	Short description of requirement
The client requires a compliant DPS Framework to deliver a wide variety of Rural Support services and engage with suppliers in an evolving sector. To support the priorities the most suitable solution is the creation of the Rural Support Dynamic Purchasing System. The DPS will be accessible for 4 years with supplier applications being accepted throughout its duration.  It is expected that the DPS will be established around the end of September 2024, and call-off contracts will begin via mini-competition shortly after.
Acknowledging the breadth of work that the Welsh Government procures from the rural sector, 3 categories have been identified to meet our requirements:
Category 1 – Rural Support Programme and Project Support Services (including grant support services)
Category 2 – Rural Support Advice and Technical Services
Category 3 – Rural Support Engagement Services
Specialist areas where these support services may be required include, but are not limited to:
- Rural Communities
- Agricultural production
- Sustainable land management
- Nutrient management and soils
- Carbon Assessment
- Agricultural diversification
- Woodland and forestry
- Horticulture production
- Animal health and welfare
- Food and rural supply chains
- Innovation and technology
- Natural resources added value supply chains
- Rural infrastructure and services
- Waste management
- Resource efficiency and circular economy
- Disease control measures and surveillance
- ICT development and support

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Welsh Government

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

Kate Smith

[email protected]

+44 2079477501

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