Planning

Wales Hate Support Centre

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 08:44

Planning

19 May 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process of the "Wales Hate Support Centre", which is intended to provide advice and advocacy services for victims of hate crime across Wales. Categorised under community, social, and personal services, the contract is valued at approximately £2.5 million to £3 million GBP. The planned procurement period is set to commence on 1 April 2027 and conclude on 31 March 2031. The procurement is based in Cardiff, covering the entirety of the United Kingdom, and is directed under Welsh devolved regulations. An important date to note is the future notice date set for 1 August 2026, highlighting when further updates may be expected.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in community and social services, particularly those experienced in providing support and advocacy services. The procurement has been especially noted for its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), promoting inclusive business growth. Organisations with expertise in mitigating societal challenges and supporting diverse communities will find this tender particularly relevant, offering a chance to contribute to an important social cause while expanding their service reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Wales Hate Support Centre

Notice Description

Advice and advocacy service for victims of hate crime across Wales Please note this requirement is indictive only and is being provided for market transparency, policy decisions on requirements and funding have not been confirmed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047534-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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