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A Review of Police Community Support Officers in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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12 Jan 2026 at 12:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has completed a procurement process titled "A Review of Police Community Support Officers in Wales". The contracting authority, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, undertook this procurement under the limited competition method, which is classified as below the threshold. The procurement process is in the award stage, concluding with the award of the contract. The main industry category for this tender is "services", specifically "Research and development consultancy services", located in Wales (UKL). The contract was signed on 7th January 2026 and will be active from 12th January 2026 until 12th September 2026, with a potential extension of three months. The gross value of the contract is £83,820.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects and community policing evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ALMA Economics Limited, which secured the contract, are well-positioned to benefit, given the limited competition approach. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio by working directly with government agencies and could establish relationships leading to further opportunities in public service consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Review of Police Community Support Officers in Wales

Notice Description

As part of the existing Programme for Government the Welsh Government are responsible for directly funding 345 PCSOs. Reflecting this, there is a need for research to determine how PCSOs in Wales are being used, and what contribution they are making to achieving desired outcomes and policy objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060395
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002228-2026
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Sep 2026 6-12 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
cpsprocurementadvice@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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