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Travel for All User Research

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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17 Feb 2026 at 18:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has completed the procurement process for the "Travel for All User Research," commissioned to assess accessibility and inclusivity in Welsh transport. The procurement was executed via a limited competition method under the Quick Quotes process, targeting services below the EU threshold. Strategic Research and Insight, a large-scale consultancy based in the United States, was awarded the contract valued at £43,730, with a potential extension capped at one month. The contract, signed on 13th January 2026, will run until 13th July 2026, potentially extending to 13th August, focusing on integrating key accessibility principles into transport policy in Wales.

This project presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport and inclusivity policy development. Companies adept in handling strategic research projects and familiar with the regulatory frameworks of devolved Welsh governance will find this tender particularly appealing. Although a limited competition, the project signifies potential future engagements for companies that can demonstrate expertise in executing strategic and insightful research that informs policy-making in the public sector.

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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/014541-2026
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
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 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
Rebecca Askew
Contact Email
rebecca.askew001@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

STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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