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Assist with WLGA response to the Covid Inquiry

WLGA

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under review was initiated by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement is titled "Assist with WLGA response to the Covid Inquiry" within the human resources management consultancy services category. The process follows a direct procurement method, awarded without competition due to the unique qualifications of the supplier. The process is at the 'Award' stage with the contract scheduled to start on 27th August 2025 and conclude on 13th September 2025. Key milestone dates include a scheduled future signature by 25th August 2025. The contract was directly awarded to Graham Davies, an SME, under the legal framework 2023/54, with a gross value of £2,400.

This contract presents a specific opportunity for businesses with exclusive knowledge relevant to the Covid Inquiry within the WLGA framework. While the tender does not offer a broad competitive opportunity, it highlights the potential for niche expertise to be utilised in public procurement. Businesses looking to expand into public authority projects, especially those with legal or human resources consultancy skills, may find similar future opportunities appealing. Firms with capabilities in offering specialised consultative services, particularly in niche areas where direct awards are applicable, would be well-positioned for potential growth in this sector. Additionally, focusing on building relationships with sub-central government bodies could lead to similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Assist with WLGA response to the Covid Inquiry

Notice Description

Notice of intention to Direct Award a short term contract to the former Associate HR Advisor to assist the current HR Lead Officer and Chief Executive with preparing evidence to the Covid Inquiry. The grounds for Direct Award refer to provision under Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act that this particular supplier is in possession of exclusive knowledge and there are no reasonable alternatives, which means only this supplier can provide the service required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ab5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049908-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WLGA
Contact Name
Richard Dooner
Contact Email
richard.dooner@wlga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447789371418

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5BF
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAHAM DAVIES

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