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A Review of the Local Authority Data Led Benefit Take-up pilot in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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25 Nov 2025 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as the buying organisation, concluded a procurement process for a contracting opportunity titled "A Review of the Local Authority Data Led Benefit Take-up Pilot in Wales." This project falls under the services category, specifically business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and research and development, as per the CPV classifications 79000000 and 73000000. The contracting process is complete, with Alma Economics being awarded the contract. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the procurement utilised a limited competition method and was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £50,000 with an additional £10,000 in gross amount, commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is set to conclude on 3rd April 2026. The legal basis follows the 2023/54 UKPGA regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, especially those focused on social welfare and governmental projects. Companies in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, similar to Alma Economics, which have expertise in leveraging data platforms like the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT), would find such contracts suitable for fostering business growth. By participating in projects that assess and enhance public benefit initiatives, companies can enhance their portfolio and contribute to impactful government programs, paving the way for further engagements in public sector consulting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Review of the Local Authority Data Led Benefit Take-up pilot in Wales

Notice Description

The Welsh Government seeks to commission a review of the Local Authority Data-Led Benefit Take-Up Pilot, which uses the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) platform to identify and support households missing out on devolved and reserved benefits. The review will assess the pilot's implementation and anticipated impact across participating local authorities, exploring effectiveness, barriers, and best practices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e86f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076898-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nerys.owens@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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