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Participation Structures to Engage Children and Young People at a Policy Level

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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26 Jan 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, also known as Llywodraeth Cymru, has completed a procurement process titled "Participation Structures to Engage Children and Young People at a Policy Level." This public procurement opportunity falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000) and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKL. The procurement was conducted under the legal basis of 2023/54, utilising a limited procurement method, which entailed below threshold - limited competition. The award was completed on 26th January 2026, with Alma Economics being the successful supplier for the delivery of these services. The project commenced on 27th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 27th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for research and consultancy firms specialising in child rights and youth engagement to expand their business and portfolio. The procurement, designed to enhance participation structures at a policy level, provides an avenue for firms that offer innovative solutions to governmental challenges in public policy and children’s rights. Moreover, businesses capable of providing insightful research and development services catering to governmental policies stand to benefit from such engagements, facilitating both financial growth and sector influence. With the Welsh Government as the contracting authority, businesses can leverage this engagement to establish credibility and potentially secure further opportunities within public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Participation Structures to Engage Children and Young People at a Policy Level

Notice Description

The Welsh Government commissioned a research project to inform its participation practices to best meet its statutory duties around children's rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006527-2026
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

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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 27 Jul 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
Bethan Porter
Contact Email
bethan.porter@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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