Substance Misuse Services: Meet the Buyer Event 15th October, 9.30am, Antur Gwy, Builth Wells

Powys County Council on behalf of Powys Area Planning Board (APB) for Substance Misuse will commence the procurement of Tier 2 and Tier 3 substance misuse services in October 2015. The Council is issuing this Prior Information Notice to provide a brief summary of its intentions to prospective tenderers.

The APB has published a draft Commissioning Strategy for public consultation and wishes to commission reconfigured services with a focus on early intervention and prevention, as well as recovery, with clear outcomes for service users.

The Council wishes to procure tier 2 and 3 services for young people and for adults, including those known to the criminal justice system, ready for these services to begin delivery from 1 April 2016 for at least 3 years. The successful tenderer(s) will be required to work in close partnership with the clinical service provider.

The estimated budget available for all procured services will be approximately £1,000,000 per annum excluding VAT. Services will be lotted and the Council welcomes collaborative / consortium tenders for individual or multiple lots.

The anticipated timeline for the procurement process is:

Milestone	Date
Place OJEU Tender Advert	9 October 2015
Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event	15 October 2015
Tender Documentation Issued	9 November 2015
Deadline for Tenders to be returned by	9 December 2015
Contract Award Notice & Contract Mobilisation	1 February 2016
Contract Commencement Date	1 April 2016

The dates and budget figure provided are indicative and may be subject to alteration by the Council.

The Supplier Awareness / Meet the buyer event will take place from 9.30am onwards on 15 October 2015 at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3BA - to find out more about the tendering process, please confirm your attendance by contacting Rachel Thomas on 01597 826058 or email rachel.thomas@powys.gov.uk.

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Sgroliwch i lawr am y Gymraeg Business Wales Tendering - Events and Workshops Business Wales runs a series of tailored workshops aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contract. How To Tender - An Introduction  This workshop is suitable for any business that has an interest in selling goods, products or services to public funded organisations and are new to the tendering process. Swansea 17 April 2014  9am-1pm REGISTER HERE How To Tender - Advanced  This workshop is aimed at businesses that already have some experience of the tendering process. The workshop will assist delegates who wish to increase the level of understanding and improve the skills required to put together their best possible tender bid. Abercynon 11 April 2014  9am-1pm REGISTER HERE Business Wales is a dedicated service that provides businesses with information, guidance and support directly, and from the private, public and third sector. The service can be accessed by phone, online and through a network of eleven one stop shops located around Wales.  For more information call 03000 6 03000.

Busnes Cymru Tendro - Digwyddiadau a Gweithdai Mae Busnes Cymru’n cynnal nifer o weithdai sydd wedi’u teilwra ar gyfer busnesau sydd am ddechrau neu wella’r ffordd y maent yn cyflwyno tendr am contract. Sut i Dendro - Rhagarweiniol - Mae’r gweithdy hwn yn addas ar gyfer unrhyw fusnes sydd â diddordeb mewn gwerthu nwyddau, cynhyrchion neu wasanaethau i sefydliadau sy’n cael eu hariannu’n gyhoeddus ac sy’n newydd i’r broses o gyflwyno tendr.   Abertawe 17 Ebrill 2014  9yb-1yp COFRESTRWCH YMA Sut I Dendro – Uwch - Mae’r gweithdy hwn wedi’i anelu at fusnesau sydd eisoes â rhywfaint o brofiad o’r broses tendro. Bydd y gweithdy hwn yn cynorthwyo cynrychiolwyr sy'n dymuno cynyddu lefel dealltwriaeth a gwella sgiliau sydd eu hangen i lunio eu cais tendr gorau posibl. Abercynon  11 Ebrill 2014  9yb-1yp COFRESTRWCH YMA Mae Busnes Cymru yn wasanaeth pwrpasol sy'n darparu gwybodaeth, arweiniad a chymorth  uniongyrchol gan y sector preifat, cyhoeddus a'r trydydd sector I fusnesau. Gellir defnyddio’r gwasanaeth dros y ffôn, ar-lein a thrwy rwydwaith o unarddeg o siopau un stop o amgylch Cymru. Am fwy o wybodaeth ffoniwch 03000 6 03000.

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Sgroliwch i lawr am y Gymraeg Business Wales Tendering - Events and Workshops Business Wales runs a series of tailored workshops aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contract. How To Tender - An Introduction  This workshop is suitable for any business that has an interest in selling goods, products or services to public funded organisations and are new to the tendering process. TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE RING 03000 6 03000 11 March 2014  Lolfa Cynin, St. Clears  9.30am - 1.30pm 11 March 2014  Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool  1pm - 5pm  19 March 2014 Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock  9:30am-1:30pm How To Tender - Advanced  This workshop is aimed at businesses that already have some experience of the tendering process. The workshop will assist delegates who wish to increase the level of understanding and improve the skills required to put together their best possible tender bid. 13 March 2014  Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo  9.30am-1.30pm 26 March 2014  Elephant & Castle Hotel, Newtown  9:30am-1:30pm TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE RING 03000 6 03000 Business Wales is a dedicated service that provides businesses with information, guidance and support directly, and from the private, public and third sector. The service can be accessed by phone, online and through a network of eleven one stop shops located around Wales.  For more information call 03000 6 03000.

Busnes Cymru Tendro - Digwyddiadau a Gweithdai Mae Busnes Cymru’n cynnal nifer o weithdai sydd wedi’u teilwra ar gyfer busnesau sydd am ddechrau neu wella’r ffordd y maent yn cyflwyno tendr am contract. Sut i Dendro - Rhagarweiniol - Mae’r gweithdy hwn yn addas ar gyfer unrhyw fusnes sydd â diddordeb mewn gwerthu nwyddau, cynhyrchion neu wasanaethau i sefydliadau sy’n cael eu hariannu’n gyhoeddus ac sy’n newydd i’r broses o gyflwyno tendr.   Er mwyn archebu lle ffoniwch 03000 6 03000 os gwelwch yn dda 11 Mawrth 2014  Lolfa Cynin, Sanclêr  9.30yb - 1.30yh 11 Mawrth 2014  Gwesty'r Royal Oak, Trallwng  1yh-5yh 19 Mawrth 2014  Canolfan Arloesedd y Bont, Doc Penfro  9:30yb-1:30yh Sut I Dendro – Uwch - Mae’r gweithdy hwn wedi’i anelu at fusnesau sydd eisoes â rhywfaint o brofiad o’r broses tendro. Bydd y gweithdy hwn yn cynorthwyo cynrychiolwyr sy'n dymuno cynyddu lefel dealltwriaeth a gwella sgiliau sydd eu hangen i lunio eu cais tendr gorau posibl. 13 Mawrth 2014  Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo  9.30yb-1.30yh 26 Mawrth 2014  Gwesty'r Elephant & Castle, Y Drenewydd  9:30yb-1:30yh  Er mwyn archebu lle ffoniwch 03000 6 03000 os gwelwch yn dda Mae Busnes Cymru yn wasanaeth pwrpasol sy'n darparu gwybodaeth, arweiniad a chymorth  uniongyrchol gan y sector preifat, cyhoeddus a'r trydydd sector I fusnesau. Gellir defnyddio’r gwasanaeth dros y ffôn, ar-lein a thrwy rwydwaith o unarddeg o siopau un stop o amgylch Cymru. Am fwy o wybodaeth ffoniwch 03000 6 03000.

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How to Tender  (An Introduction)

This workshop is intended for business leaders in the early stages of formal tendering, and gives an insight into the rules, regulations, benefits and processes of tendering in the public and private sectors. It also provides the business leader with a way of self-diagnosing whether they are ready to tender, and if so at what stage and to what level.

28.01.2014 - The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell - 9.30 - 13.00

How to Tender  (Advanced)

This workshop is intended to provide progression from the Introductory How to Tender workshop and will improve your tendering abilities by looking at the various additional elements i.e. effective methodology statements, community benefits, corporate social responsibility (CSR), project and contract management and so on. 

05.02.2014 - Brecon Castle Hotel, Brecon - 9.30 - 13.00

Sell 2 Wales

This interactive workshop is open to both new users as well as existing users who wish to ensure they have a full understanding of Sell 2 Wales and the relevant processes.

25.02.2014 - The Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells - 9.30 - 12.30

E-Procurement

This workshop is most suited to those delegates who have attended the Sell 2 Wales module. It does not aim to provide detailed practical insight into how specific e-procurement systems work, but instead is designed to raise awareness of a range of different e-procurement tools and techniques that are commonly being used by the Welsh Public Sector, as well as Public Sector organisations from outside of Wales.

12.02.2014 - The Welfare Hall, Ystradgynlais - 9.30 - 13.00

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Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)

A large number of tenders and pre-qualification questionnaires both within the public and private sectors ask for a Quality Management Accreditation, such as the ISO 9001, as part of the tendering qualification criteria. This workshop is designed to give businesses an insight into what is involved to become accredited and what the benefits are to businesses, what costs are involved, how long it will take to become accredited, what implications will it have on the business. Businesses can make an informed decision as to whether or not the Accreditation fits their business development needs.

22.01.2014 - Elephant & Castle Hotel, Newtown - 09.00 - 13.00

23.01.2014 - Brecon Castle Hotel, Brecon - 09.00 - 13.00

Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)

A large number of tenders and pre-qualification questionnaires both within the public and private sectors ask for an Environmental Management Accreditation, such as the ISO 14001, as part of the tendering qualification criteria. This workshop is designed to give businesses an insight into what is involved to become accredited and what the benefits are to businesses, what costs are involved, how long it will take to become accredited, what implications will it have on the business. Businesses can make an informed decision as to whether or not the Accreditation fits their business development needs.

22.01.2014 - Elephant & Castle Hotel, Newtown - 13.00 – 17.00

23.01.2014 - Brecon Castle Hotel, Brecon - 13.00 – 17.

Tendering: Seminars for Trustees

A seminar for trustees More and more third sector organisations are exploring tendering for public service contracts. But the world of procurement can at times seem daunting and complex. What role should trustees have in the process? And what are the Board’s responsibilities when their organisations tender for contracts? This introductory seminar will provide guidance about the key considerations of tendering for trustees. It will discuss the changing funding landscape for the third sector in Wales; explore the key differences between grants and contracts; consider the implications of contractual relationships; and explain the duties of those who sit on governing bodies as their organisations bid for public service contracts. We have three seminars coming up soon, so book now to confirm your place!

17 September 2013: WCVA, Rhyl, 4pm – 7pm

24 September 2013: WCVA, Aberystwyth, 4pm – 7pm

1 October 2013: WCVA, Cardiff, 4pm – 7pm

Afternoon tea will be served prior to each seminar. Price WCVA members (excluding e-members): £15.00 WCVA e-members/non-WCVA members: £25.00

Seminar ar gyfer ymddiriedolwyr Mae mwy a mwy o fudiadau trydydd sector yn tendro am gontractau gwasanaethau cyhoeddus. Ond gall byd caffael ymddangos weithiau’n frawychus ac yn gymhleth. Pa rôl y dylai ymddiriedolwyr ei chwarae yn y broses? A beth yw cyfrifoldebau’r Bwrdd pan fo’r mudiad yn tendro am gontract? Bydd y seminar hwn yn rhoi cyflwyniad ac arweiniad ar y prif bethau i ymddiriedolwyr eu hystyried ynghylch tendro. Bydd yn trafod y newidiadau ym maes cyllido’r trydydd sector yng Nghymru; yn ystyried y gwahaniaethau allweddol rhwng grantiau a chontractau; yn ystyried goblygiadau perthnasau dan gontract; ac yn egluro dyletswyddau aelodau o fyrddau llywodraethu pan fo eu mudiadau’n ymgeisio am gontractau gwasanaethau cyhoeddus. Mae gennym dri seminar ar ddod, felly, archebwch nawr i sicrhau’ch lle!

17 Medi 2013: WCVA, y Rhyl, 4pm – 7pm

24 Medi 2013: WCVA, Aberystwyth, 4pm – 7pm

1 Hydref 2013: WCVA, Caerdydd, 4pm – 7pm

Bydd te yn cael ei weini cyn bob seminar. Pris Aelodau WCVA (ac eithrio e-aelod): £15.00 Aelodau e-members/non-WCVA WCVA: £ 25.00