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Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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09 Jun 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 contract, initiated by the Welsh Government, falls under the industry category of research and development services and is classified as services under CPV 73000000. The tendering process utilized a limited procurement method, specifically a call-off competition under the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126), without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was deemed outside the typical directive scope. Located in Cardiff, UK, this contract was awarded to Wavehill Limited, with a contract value of GBP 135,150, on 21 May 2025 for a duration of 15 months.

This procurement creates lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in research and social research services. With a strong focus on technical quality, carrying an 80% weight in the evaluation process, firms that excel in delivering high-standard research outputs are well-suited to such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those based in the UK, demonstrated competitiveness, as all six bids were from SMEs. This presents a clear growth opportunity for similar enterprises seeking to expand their governmental procurement portfolio without the constraints of broader EU competition.

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Notice Title

Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025

Notice Description

A call-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 via the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126). The successful bidder will be awarded a 15 month contract with an estimated value of GBP 150,000 exc. VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A cal-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 under the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126).

Procurement Information

Call-off competition from the Research & Insights DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030796-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEHILL

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