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This contract was established for the delivery of the Farming Connect Programme, which aims to deliver advice on new technologies and production techniques to Welsh farmers. The aim being to enable farming families to diversify, improve business sustainability and access new markets for their products and services. The contract has been divided into five contract Lots as outlined below:
Lot 1 Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer - To deliver an innovative programme of knowledge transfer to support the farming industry in delivering greater sustainability, improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance for farming businesses in line with SFS objectives.
Lot 2 Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development - To deliver a more professional industry through its support for CPD, action learning, mentoring, accredited training, e-learning and clear focus on personal development.
Lot 3 Farming Connect Advisory Service - To manage the development, coordination and delivery of the Farming Connect Advisory Service to provide integrated advice across a broad range of specialist technical and business management areas tailored to meet individual business needs and support the delivery of the SFS.
Lot 4 Farming Connect Service Centre - To establish and manage a Customer Service Centre which will act as the main point of contact for all Businesses, it will also promote all activities and services across the Welsh Government Knowledge Transfer Programme.
Lot 5 Farming Connect Marketing and Communication - To lead on the marketing and communication of all Farming Connect services.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIC Innovation | - | £342,055 | 2 lots Lot 4 - Nutri-Wales and Functional Food Cluster · Lot 6 - Export Development Cluster | - |
| Lantra | OSCR: SC039039 | £166,366 | 1 lot Lot 5 – Horticulture and Growers Cluster | - |
| Levercliff | - | £395,250 | 1 lot Lot 2 - Drinks and Beverage Cluster | - |
| MENTERA | 02649828 | £50,958,324 | 5 lots Lot 1 Artisan and Fine Food Cluster (inc. Honey Cluster) · Lot 2 - Drinks and Beverage Cluster · Lot 3 - Sheep Milk Cluster · Lot 4 - Nutri-Wales and Functional Food Cluster · Lot 5 – Horticulture and Growers Cluster | - |
| North Wales Wildlife Trust | Charity Commission: 230772 Companies House: 00773995 | £137,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 Artisan and Fine Food Cluster (inc. Honey Cluster) | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 7 lots, each awarded separately. 20 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 3 Lot 3 - Sheep Milk Cluster 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £8,960,199 initial term | 2 | MENTERA Mentera | active |
| Lot 1 Lot 1 Artisan and Fine Food Cluster (inc. Honey Cluster) 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £31,992,625 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | MENTERA North Wales Wildlife Trust Mentera | active |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 - Drinks and Beverage Cluster 1,440 days (≈3.9 yrs) | £6,395,250 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | MENTERA Levercliff | active |
| Lot 4 Lot 4 - Nutri-Wales and Functional Food Cluster | £1,370,325 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | MENTERA BIC Innovation | active |
| Lot 5 Lot 5 – Horticulture and Growers Cluster | £2,971,366 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | MENTERA Lantra | active |
| Lot 6 Lot 6 - Export Development Cluster | £171,730 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | BIC Innovation | active |
| Lot 7 Lot 7 - Seafood Cluster | £137,500 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Mentera | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £72,771,201 in 337 payments (over £25k) from Welsh Government, DEFRA (2018-05-10 to 2026-02-10).
Published by the buyer on this notice. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.