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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentera | 02649828 | £33,000,000 | 5 lots Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer · Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development · Farming Connect Advisory Service · Farming Connect Service Centre · Farming Connect Marketing and Communication | - |
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This procurement was divided into 5 lots, each awarded separately. 5 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Farming Connect Knowledge Transfer | £14,550,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Mentera | complete |
| Lot 2 Farming Connect Lifelong Learning and Development | £6,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Mentera | complete |
| Lot 3 Farming Connect Advisory Service | £8,445,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Mentera | complete |
| Lot 4 Farming Connect Service Centre | £1,200,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Mentera | complete |
| Lot 5 Farming Connect Marketing and Communication | £2,805,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | Mentera | complete |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £72,771,201 in 337 payments (over £25k) from Welsh Government, DEFRA (2018-05-10 to 2026-02-10). View full payment history →