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Wales Disabled Election Candidates Support

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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04 Jun 2025 at 15:31

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20 May 2025 at 08:50

Award

09 May 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Wales Disabled Election Candidates Support" has been awarded by the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) to Disability Wales. This procurement process was conducted through a direct award method due to the niche nature of the work and limited supplier interest. The Welsh Government, operating under the devolved regulations in Cardiff, aimed to secure a fund administrator for preparing, promoting, and managing a fund to assist disabled candidates in upcoming elections to the Senedd and local governments from May 2026. The procurement, categorised under administration and equal opportunities consultancy services, falls within the services industry, with a contract period running from 16 June 2025 to 31 July 2027, valued at £170,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fund administration and consultancy services focused on equality and accessibility. It is particularly advantageous for organisations with experience in managing public sector or election-focused funds within devolved government contexts in the UK. Given its specialised nature, businesses with a background in disability advocacy and consultancy, like Disability Wales, are uniquely suited to leverage their expertise in delivering on this contract, promoting growth through enhancement of sector expertise and service provision visibility in government initiatives.

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Notice Title

Wales Disabled Election Candidates Support

Notice Description

The Welsh Government is seeking an appropriate fund administrator to deliver a contract for preparation, awareness raising and operation of a fund to support disabled candidates seeking election to the Senedd in May 2026 and local government in May 2027 and associated by elections with effect from May 2026.

Procurement Information

A speculative notice was run in December 2024 to engage with the market, and only this supplier registered their interest in the opportunity. The work being offered is in a niche market and there is no other anticipated interest in this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030019-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£169,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kate Louise Smith
Contact Email
ksmith471@gmail.com
Contact Phone
+447432665031

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISABILITY WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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