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Trade Survey for Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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12 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Trade Survey for Wales project was recently commissioned by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, focusing on research services. This involves the execution of fieldwork and related tasks, including cognitive testing, a pilot, and a full year of fieldwork aimed at gathering data for the fiscal years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with IFF Research Ltd being awarded the contract. Based in Cardiff, this procurement falls within the services category and employs a limited procurement method, which indicates an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The entire contract is valued at £539,038 and was signed on 3rd November 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fieldwork and research services. Businesses well-versed in managing project timelines, delivering robust data validation, and conducting detailed survey analyses stand to benefit significantly. The procurement being administered through a mini-competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS allows for participatory opportunities for over 500 suppliers, enhancing competition and potentially broadening market opportunities. The limited procurement nature and location-specific focus on Wales can provide a strategic advantage for organisations familiar with local market nuances and adept at integrating into government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Trade Survey for Wales

Notice Description

Contract for the commission of fieldwork and fieldwork-related tasks for the Trade Survey for Wales (TSW).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the commission of fieldwork and fieldwork-related tasks for the Trade Survey for Wales (TSW). The aim of this project is for the Contractor to undertake cognitive testing, a pilot and one year of full fieldwork for the TSW during the FYs 25/26 and 26/27.

Procurement Information

Procurement run as mini competition under CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126). 522 suppliers eligible to bid for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073268-2025
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
£539,038 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 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
CPS Advice Mailbox
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

IFF RESEARCH

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