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10 Jul 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is actively seeking bids for the "Contract for Production of Regional Population Needs Assessment and Local VAWDASV Assessment". This procurement process falls under the services category and is focused on research and development, particularly for consultancy services. The project is located in Swansea, Wales, and is governed by the Welsh devolved regulations. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24th July 2026, with the contract set to commence on 7th August 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement method is open competition, supporting electronic submissions through the eTenderWales portal.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in research, analysis, and report preparation for public health and social services. Companies that align with the quality and price criteria specified in the award can greatly benefit from this opportunity, especially small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary community and social enterprises, given their designated suitability. Participating in this process could significantly enhance business growth, offering a platform to showcase proficiency in providing high-quality analytical services in a strategic and impactful sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for Production of Regional Population Needs Assessment and Local VAWDASV Assessment

Notice Description

Swansea Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced consultant to support the production of the West Glamorgan Population Needs Assessment 2027 on behalf of the West Glamorgan Regional Partnership Board. The assessment must meet statutory requirements under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and associated Code of Practice, and provide a clear, proportionate and usable evidence base to inform the next Area Plan, commissioning priorities and service transformation decisions across the region. The successful consultant will be responsible for reviewing, analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative evidence, identifying gaps in the available intelligence, undertaking additional research where required, and producing a high quality, publication ready Population Needs Assessment. Working under the direction of the Programme Director and Deputy Programme Director, the consultant will provide the specialist analytical, research and drafting expertise required to develop a robust evidence base and final assessment within the contract period. The contract will also include a discrete local needs assessment for violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. This should complement the regional Population Needs Assessment chapter, but should be treated as a smaller, focused piece of work within the overall contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065588-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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