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Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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24 Jul 2025 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved the Welsh Government, identified as a Ministry or national authority, commissioning research to explore the utilisation of INSET days in Wales for professional development. The initiative, titled "Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales," falls under the services category, specifically research services. The contract was awarded as part of a mini competition conducted through the CCS Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), using a limited procurement method that does not require prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £138,925, was signed on 23rd May 2025 with Miller Research (UK) Ltd, a SME located in Abergavenny, UKL21. The procurement stage is complete and covered by the GPA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of conducting in-depth analyses related to educational contexts and policy implementation. SMEs like Miller Research (UK) Ltd, with expertise in the region and understanding of the local educational framework, are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as evidenced by their successful bid amidst a competitive pool that included eight bids, predominantly from SMEs. Business growth can be stimulated by participating in such research-driven projects, enabling businesses to leverage their expertise and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales

Notice Description

The Welsh Government ran a mini competition in order to commission research to understand how schools and local authorities use INSET days to support practitioners to develop their practice and skills to improve outcomes for learners. The opportunity was procured via a Call off competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government ran a mini competition in order tocommission research to understand how schools and local authorities use INSET days to support practitioners to develop their practice and skills to improve outcomes for learners. The opportunity was procured via a Call off competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126).

Procurement Information

This notice is issued to provide the result of a mini competition run under the Research and Insights DPS ( RM6126) an established Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042646-2025
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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

Miller Research (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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