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Integration of lived experience in homelessness and housing policies in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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09 Dec 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Integration of lived experience in homelessness and housing policies in Wales" has been awarded to Imogen Blood Associates by the Welsh Government, known as Llywodraeth Cymru. The procurement, categorised under research and development services, focused on services related to homelessness and housing policy integration. This contract was part of a limited competition method, initiated under the legal basis defined by UKPGA 2023/54. Key milestones include the contract's commencement on 17th November 2025, with completion set for 16th September 2026, and a contract signing date of 28th October 2025. The project's delivery is centred in Wales (region UKL), with a gross contract value of £90,000.

The awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the public sector, particularly those experienced in social policy and public service consulting. SMEs like Imogen Blood Associates, which was successful in securing this contract, suggest that businesses of similar scale with expertise in consultancy and policy integration could benefit from participating in such tenders. The alignment with public sector objectives, especially in addressing societal challenges, predicates the success of bids in similar procurement processes, fostering business growth and enhancing the service portfolio of eligible companies.

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Notice Title

Integration of lived experience in homelessness and housing policies in Wales

Notice Description

To conduct research to investigate the integration of lived experience in the policies and practices of homelessness and housing services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f226
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081201-2025
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Sep 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
isabella.maletlambert001@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

IMOGEN BLOOD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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