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Travel for All User Research

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, titled "Travel for All User Research," focuses on the public authority sector, specifically central government under Welsh devolved regulations. Conducted from Cardiff, United Kingdom, this process advances the research industry with an aim to analyse accessibility and inclusivity in Welsh transport systems. It follows a limited competition approach, having been managed through Quick Quotes. The contract, signed on 13 January 2026, spans until 13 July 2026, with a contingency extension option of one month, marking the procurement stage as complete. It seeks services in research and development, with the awarded contract valued at £43,730, excluding VAT. Documentation was last updated on 23 February 2026, highlighting the active status of both the awards and contracts involved in this process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses skilled in research and development services with a focus on consultancy in transport systems. With Strategic Research and Insight already engaged as a supplier due to their expertise, firms with similar capabilities in understanding market barriers and integrating key principles into accessibility solutions would find this process suitable. Large-scale organisations can leverage this contract to build a strong portfolio in government-backed projects, contributing to future policy developments that encourage inclusive travel solutions. The focus on regional transport improvements opens avenues for consultancy businesses eager to influence policy and infrastructure through detailed user research, presenting a lucrative opportunity to strengthen their position in public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel for All User Research

Notice Description

This notice is to notify the market that the Welsh Government has conducted a Quick Quotes process to commission a research project to understand the current picture of accessibility and inclusivity across transport in Wales. This will be done through identification of the barriers to achieving the Travel for All objectives and understanding how far and if the 5 key principles are currently integrated and how they can be going forward. Evidence from this research will act as a pilot and inform future policy development in relation to the Travel for All approach outlined above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065690
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016243-2026
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
Large

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
£43,730 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 13 Jul 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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