This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:26

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 17:13

Planning

22 May 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government focuses on a service contract titled "Welsh Government Policy, Legislation & Government Business Learning & Development Offer." This contract falls under the industry category of specialist training services. Operating from Cardiff, United Kingdom, the procurement has reached the award stage with key dates including the contract start on 2nd December 2025, and potentially running until 30th November 2029 if extended. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the light-touch regime. The final contract value is grossed at £2,399,999, with the award announced on 17th November 2025. The award was made to "Political Engagement," a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development solutions aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of government officials. Companies with expertise in policy development, legislation, and government business processes are ideally suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive learning solutions. The contract's scope for renewal further increases opportunities for sustained engagement and business growth. With a total of three final stage bids from SMEs, this process highlights the competitive nature yet approachable pathway for small to medium-sized businesses to collaborate with central governmental entities in Wales.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Welsh Government Policy, Legislation & Government Business Learning & Development Offer

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is being conducted on behalf of the Welsh Ministers to establish a contract for the Policy, Legislation & Government Business Learning & Development Offer. The aim of this contract is to develop and deliver learning and development solutions so as to equip relevant Welsh Government officials with the necessary skills, knowledge & behaviours required for their roles so that they can effectively develop and implement policy and work on government business and constitutional matters relating to Wales. This notice is to notify the market of the intention to award the contract and start the standstill period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is for two years with a one year plus one year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ddb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074526-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Political Engagement

Further Information

Notice Documents

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