Hysbysiad contract
Adran I:
Endid
contractio
I.1) Enw a chyfeiriad
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
UK
Ffôn: +44 1412420133
E-bost: ross.cameron@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd
Prif gyfeiriad: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Cyfeiriad proffil y prynwr: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Caffael ar y cyd
Caiff y contract ei ddyfarnu gan gorff prynu canolog
I.3) Cyfathrebu
Mae'r dogfennau caffael ar gael ar gyfer mynediad uniongyrchol anghyfyngedig a llawn, yn rhad ac am ddim ar:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Gellir cael gwybodaeth ychwanegol o'r cyfeiriad uchod
Rhaid anfon tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan yn electronig at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Mae cyfathrebu electronig yn gofyn am ddefnyddio offer a dyfeisiau nad ydynt ar gael yn gyffredinol. Mae mynediad uniongyrchol anghyfgyfyngiedig a llawn i'r offer a dyfeisiau hyn yn bosibl, yn rhad ac am ddim, yn:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
I.4) Y math o awdurdod contractio
Gweinyddiaeth neu unrhyw awdurdod cenedlaethol neu ffederal arall, gan gynnwys eu his-adrannau rhanbarthol neu leol
I.5) Prif weithgaredd
Gwasanaethau cyhoeddus cyffredinol
Adran II: Gwrthrych
II.1) Cwmpas y caffaeliad
II.1.1) Teitl
Farm Advisory Service One to Many & One to One
Cyfeirnod: Case 641426
II.1.2) Prif god CPV
71241000
II.1.3) Y math o gontract
Gwasanaethau
II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr
Provision of a Farm Advisory Service (FAS)
which consists of 2 separate Lots. Lot 1 will be for FAS One to Many and Lot 2 will be for FAS One to One
II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 24 375 000.00 GBP
II.1.6) Gwybodaeth am lotiau
Mae’r contract hwn wedi’i rannu’n lotiau:
Ydy
Gellir cyflwyno tendrau ar gyfer un lot yn unig
Uchafswm y lotiau y gellir eu dyfarnu i un tendrwr: 1
II.2) Disgrifiad
Rhif y Lot 1
II.2.1) Teitl
Farm Advisory Service One to Many
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
03000000
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
The One to Many Farm Advisory Service will be a professional, modern, customer focussed advisory service that supports incremental and step-changes in the economic and environmental performance of farmers, crofters and land managers throughout Scotland.
The service will offer structured support, through a period of change, whilst innovating and supporting future challenges, in particular the Scottish Government’s target for net-zero by 2045 and reduction of 75% of CO2 equivalent by 2030, as well as restoration and regeneration of biodiversity across the country by 2045.
It will achieve this through provision of high quality advice, delivered by a range of media, tailored to a variety of customers, operating in collaboration with industry bodies, and supported by the Scottish Government’s policies related to the sector, including the promotion and communication of pertinent and topical themes and policies throughout the period of the contract. Ad hoc advice and support will be delivered as and when issues arise.
The FAS will be delivered through two contracts; the One to Many; and One to One contract. Delivery will integrated through an advice line and administrative hub, with a shared helpdesk facility and website, so customers engaging with the programme should not perceive any split and be seamlessly directed to the most relevant service to meet their needs.
Priorities:
- supporting Scotland’s high quality food production;
- producing food in a way that underpins delivery of the - -- Scottish Government’s climate change and biodiversity targets;
- fostering knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas;
- enhancing the viability and competitiveness of agriculture, and promoting use of innovative farm systems, technologies and techniques;
- sustainable forest management;
- promoting food chain organisation, animal welfare and risk management in agriculture;
- promoting resource efficiency and supporting the shift toward a low-carbon and climate resilient economy in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors; and restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry.
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: Quality
/ Pwysoliad: 70
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
30
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 15 000 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Dechrau:
04/07/2024
Diwedd:
30/03/2027
Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Ydy
Disgrifiad o’r adnewyddiadau:
The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2028. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.
II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd
II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau
Derbynnir amrywiadau:
Na
II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau
Opsiynau:
Na
II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd
Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd:
Na
Rhif y Lot 2
II.2.1) Teitl
Farm Advisory Service One to One
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
03000000
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKM
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
The One to One Farm Advisory Service will provide an advice line facility where calls and emails from customers can be triaged for Farm Advisory Service support and facilitate access to high quality one to one consultancy support. This will include advice to: improve biodiversity; increase awareness of habitat and carbon sequestration benefits of woodland planting; promote climate change adaptation and mitigation opportunities; improve business management and efficiency; encourage inclusivity by supporting new entrants and women in agriculture; and helping to support the industry and the Scottish Government’s policies related to the sector, in particular the Scottish Government’s target for net-zero by 2045 and reduction of 75% CO2 equivalent by 2030, and restoration and regeneration of biodiversity across the country by 2045.
The FAS will be delivered through two contracts; the One to Many; and One to One contract. Delivery will integrated through an advice line and administrative hub, with a shared helpdesk facility and website, so customers engaging with the programme should not perceive any split and be seamlessly directed to the most relevant service to meet their needs.
Priorities:
- supporting Scotland’s high quality food production;
- producing food in a way that underpins delivery of the Scottish Government’s climate change and biodiversity targets;
- fostering knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas;
- enhancing the viability and competitiveness of agriculture, and promoting use of innovative farm systems, technologies and techniques;
- sustainable forest management;
- promoting food chain organisation, animal welfare and risk management in agriculture;
- promoting resource efficiency and supporting the shift toward a low-carbon and climate resilient economy in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors; and restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry.
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Maen prawf isod:
Maes prawf ansawdd: Quality
/ Pwysoliad: 70
Price
/ Pwysoliad:
30
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 9 375 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Dechrau:
04/07/2024
Diwedd:
31/03/2027
Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Ydy
Disgrifiad o’r adnewyddiadau:
The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 31 March 2028. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.
II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd
II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau
Derbynnir amrywiadau:
Na
II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau
Opsiynau:
Ydy
Disgrifiad o’r opsiynau:
In the event that demand for the One to One products exceeds the budget, the Scottish Government will have the discretion to increase the One to One budget by up to 25% on a pro-rata basis.
II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd
Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd:
Na
Section III: Gwybodaeth gyfreithiol, economaidd, ariannol a thechnegol
III.1) Amodau ar gyfer cymryd rhan
III.1.2) Statws economaidd ac ariannol
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:
4B.4 -The bidder confirms the name, value and/or range of the financial ratios specified in the relevant Contract Notice.
4B.5 - The Bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated in the relevant Contract Notice.
Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:
4B.4 -
Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 0.8. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: Total current assets divided by Total current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
4B.5 -
Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance - 2,000,000 GBP (A sum not less than)
Public Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP (A sum not less than)
Employees Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP (A sum not less than)
III.1.3) Gallu technegol a phroffesiynol
Rhestr a disgrifiad byr o’r meini prawf dethol:
4C.4 - Provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used.
4C.7 - Provide details of the environmental management measures which the bidder will be able to use when performing the contract.
4C.10 - Provide details of the proportion (i.e. percentage) of the contract that you intend to subcontract: Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
Lefel(au) gofynnol y safonau sydd eu hangen:
4C.4 -
If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the
Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a
resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the
supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of:
a) their standard payment terms
b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year.
If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment
performance.
4C.7 -
Production and submission of evidence of steps taken to build awareness of the climate emergency and consideration of how the organisation plans to respond to it. This should include details of planned projects and actions to reduce the bidder’s carbon emissions.
4C.10 -
Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
III.2) Amodau sy’n gysylltiedig â’r contract
III.2.3) Gwybodaeth am y staff a fydd yn gyfrifol am gyflawni’r contract
Rhwymedigaeth i nodi enwau a chymwysterau proffesiynol y staff a glustnodwyd i gyflawni’r contract
Section IV: Gweithdrefn
IV.1) Disgrifiad
IV.1.1) Y math o weithdrefn
Gweithdrefn agored
IV.1.8) Gwybodaeth am Gytundeb Caffael y Llywodraeth (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Ydy
IV.2) Gwybodaeth weinyddol
IV.2.1) Cyhoeddiad blaenorol mewn perthynas â’r weithdrefn hon
Rhif yr hysbysiad yn OJ S:
2023/S 000-019309
IV.2.2) Terfyn amser i dendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan ddod i law
Dyddiad:
22/03/2024
Amser lleol: 12:00
IV.2.4) Ym mha iaith/ieithoedd y gellir cyflwyno tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan
EN
IV.2.6) Yr isafswm cyfnod gofynnol i’r sawl sy’n tendro gynnal y tendr
Hyd mewn misoedd: 6 (o’r dyddiad a nodwyd i dendr ddod i law)
IV.2.7) Amodau ar gyfer agor tendrau
Dyddiad:
22/03/2024
Amser lleol: 12:30
Section VI: Gwybodaeth ategol
VI.1) Gwybodaeth am ailddigwydd
Caffaeliad cylchol yw hwn:
Na
VI.3) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 26038. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The tenderer must provide a Community Benefits proposal that is relevant to the subject matter of this contract and supports the Scottish Ministers’ commitment to contributing to the social, economic & environmental well-being of the people of Scotland.
(SC Ref:756635)
VI.4) Gweithdrefnau adolygu
VI.4.1) Corff adolygu
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
EH11LB
UK
VI.5) Dyddiad anfon yr hysbysiad hwn
09/02/2024