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Parents' Expectations of Schools

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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20 Mar 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Parents’ Expectations of Schools" was initiated by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government under legal basis 2023/54. This research-focused tender explores the expectations of parents and carers regarding schools in Wales, aiming to support policy development on the home-school boundary. The process has now reached the award stage and is situated in Cardiff, Wales, within the services category of social research consultancy. The contract is scheduled from 18th March 2026 to 18th September 2026, with a potential extension of three months. The procurement used a "limited" method, facilitating below-threshold competition under a special light-touch regime, stressing its strategic nature and importance for policy refinement.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in social research. Alma Economics, identified as a small or medium enterprise, has been awarded the contract, which further underscores the openness to smaller entities within this framework. The procurement’s focus on understanding parental expectations offers a unique chance for businesses with strengths in data synthesis and public policy insight to contribute to impactful research. Additionally, businesses positioned in or willing to operate within Wales may find this sector ripe for expansion and influence, particularly as the findings will aid in shaping educational policy at a governmental level.

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Notice Title

Parents' Expectations of Schools

Notice Description

Research exploring parents' and carers' expectations of schools in Wales, including perceptions of roles and responsibilities across home and school, through a rapid evidence synthesis and open forum discussions. Findings will support policy development on defining the home-school boundary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025541-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Sep 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
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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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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