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Basic Skills Mapping for Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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18 Feb 2026 at 17:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Welsh Government, involves the "Basic Skills Mapping for Wales" initiative. The contract, focusing on the industry category of research and development services, aims to assess adult literacy and numeracy needs across Wales using data mappings. Located primarily within the United Kingdom, the contract extends from 23rd February 2026 to 12th September 2026, with an optional extension until 12th November 2026. This project has reached the award stage, under direct procurement below threshold, which means it proceeded without competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services to demonstrate their expertise in educational assessments and data analysis. The awarded contract to Learning and Work Institute, a small to medium enterprise and a voluntary, community and social enterprise, highlights the potential for small businesses and those with a focus on community engagement to participate in government-led initiatives. Companies specialising in research into adult education or skills development, particularly those able to provide demographic insights, can harness such tenders to expand their portfolios and engage with regional authorities within Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basic Skills Mapping for Wales

Notice Description

The aim of this research contract is to establish estimates of adult literacy and numeracy needs for Wales, including a focus on lower geographical areas where feasible. To achieve this, newly published England data on basic skills from the OECD's PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills 2023 will be mapped onto Wales' local authorities and wards using characteristics data from the 2021 Census and the Labour Force Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065788
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£40,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 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
Nicola Eades
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

LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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