Tender

Specialist support to develop the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) Evidence Base for the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee

AMBITION NORTH WALES

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Ambition North Wales is currently in the tender stage of procuring a supplier to assist in developing the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) Evidence Base for the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee. The contract, titled "Specialist support to develop the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) Evidence Base for the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee," falls under the industry categories of Research and Development, Business Services, and Community Services. The procurement is taking place in North Wales, specifically across regions including UKL23, UKL13, UKL12, and UKL11. Interested suppliers should note the enquiry period ends on 15th October 2025, with the tender submission deadline set for 22nd October 2025. The procurement method is open competition, and it follows the UK Public Contracts Regulations under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and strategic development services, particularly those with experience in similar projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find it particularly advantageous, as they are deemed suitable for this project. Businesses can expect to showcase their expertise in delivering quality methodologies and demonstrate their ability to manage budgets effectively. The contract period runs from 10th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, offering a substantial period for collaboration and growth within the public sector market. The procurement not only encourages competitive engagement but also seeks value through quality and social responsibility, providing businesses a platform to expand their influence and portfolio.

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Notice Title

Specialist support to develop the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) Evidence Base for the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Notice Description

Ambition North Wales is seeking to procure a supplier to begin the work of preparing and reviewing the evidence base required to support Strategic Development Plan (SDP) preparation. Please ensure you are logged into Sell2Wales and have registered your interest in the notice to access the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061659-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMBITION NORTH WALES
Contact Name
Sara Jones
Contact Email
caffael@uchelgaisgogledd.cymru
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDUDNO JUNCTION
Postcode
LL31 9RZ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn y Marl
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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