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17 Sep 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Review of the Train, Work, Live Campaign and associated financial incentives scheme" was conducted by the Welsh Government's Corporate Procurement Services based in Cardiff, UK. This process, defined within the public authority - central government category, focused on delivering services pertaining to research and consultancy in the field of health education. The procurement was completed through an open competition method, aimed at contracts below the threshold. The tender process, comprising several stages including award and contract updates, commenced with a relevant deadline for submissions on 31st October 2025, while the contract was successfully awarded on the 2nd of January 2026 with a completion date set for 1st April 2026. The main procurement category was services, specifically research and development consultancy services, highlighting its significance in influencing policy direction within the healthcare sector in Wales.

The successful tenderers, The Pont Collective and Upstream Research Ltd, both SMEs, demonstrate the opportunity for similar small to medium-sized enterprises to engage in government contracts that aim at sectoral improvements via detailed policy impacts and stakeholder involvement. Businesses with expertise in strategic solutions, stakeholder management, and familiarity with government and NHS operations stand to benefit significantly from engaging in tenders like these. Such contracts, while offering financial growth, also provide a platform to contribute to critical public service enhancements, making them ideal for enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy and support the economic and social objectives of governmental projects within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Review of the Train, Work, Live Campaign and associated financial incentives scheme.

Notice Description

Contract for a thorough analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, of the current Train, Work, Live scheme, which will involve multiple senior stakeholders, to produce a series of robust, data driven recommendations that will influence future policy direction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006059-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

The Pont Collective

Upstream Research Ltd

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