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UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Welsh Government, under the contract titled "UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services," focuses on services related to market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The procurement, conducted through a limited competition method below the threshold, has concluded at the award stage with Alma Economics as the supplier. Located in Cardiff, the buyer aims to estimate demand and cost implications for devolved services related to justice functions from 2015 to 2036. The contract commenced on 27th March 2026 and is expected to deliver interim findings, a logic model, and a final report by the end of September 2026, with a potential three-month extension available until December 2026. The contract's gross value amounts to £95,999.99, delivered under a light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and statistical analysis, ideally suited for those within the services category. With a focus on justice-related functions at the devolved level, it may offer prospects for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) keen on engaging with central government authorities under Welsh devolved regulations. The limited competition format suggests the procurement may favour businesses with unique expertise in interfacing with governmental research demands, driving strategic development by aligning with governmental economic and market analysis needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is two-fold. Firstly, to estimate demand and cost for devolved services that interface with justice-related functions for the period 2015 to 2025. Secondly, to estimate the impact of the UK Government's Sentencing Act on demand and cost for devolved services that interface with justice-related functions for the period 2026 to 2036. The contract will produce the following outputs: a logic model, presentation of interim findings, and a final report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027319-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 28 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
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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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