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Managing an Office of a Member of The Senedd

SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Parliament, Senedd Cymru, is in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at developing a Managing an Office Training Framework for Members of the Senedd and their staff. This initiative is in the public services industry category, specifically concerning training and education services. Located in Cardiff, this process involves preliminary market engagement, with key dates including the submission deadline for responses to the market engagement questionnaire by 5th August 2026. The contracting authority, identified as a sub-central government public authority following Welsh devolved regulations, aims to gather insights to shape a future procurement strategy, indicating a framework agreement approach.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in training services and those able to offer innovative solutions in office management training for public sector officials. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, reflecting the inclusive procurement strategy adopted by the Welsh Parliament. The project has a significant financial scope, with a planned contract period from December 2026 through June 2030, offering sustainable business growth prospects for those capable of aligning with the expected delivery approach and commercial model. Engaging businesses early in the planning phase provides a competitive edge in providing insights that inform the final tender scope and structure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managing an Office of a Member of The Senedd

Notice Description

The Welsh Parliament, Senedd Cymru, is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future procurement of a Managing an Office Training Framework for Members of the Senedd and their staff. This questionnaire seeks market insight on the likely scope, possible lot structure, delivery approach, commercial model and potential barriers to participation. The information gathered through this engagement will support the Welsh Parliament in shaping any subsequent procurement strategy. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be used for research and planning purposes only. Completion of the questionnaire does not form part of any formal procurement process, nor does it create any obligation or advantage in any future tender. Suppliers with relevant experience in delivering related training services are encouraged to take part. Your insights will help ensure that any future approach is well informed, proportionate, and aligned with best practice. To obtain a copy of the questionnaire please email Olivia Spilsbury at Olivia.Spilsbury@senedd.wales. Responses must be submitted to Olivia Spilsbury at Olivia.Spilsbury@senedd.wales by Wednesday 5th August 2026. We appreciate your time and contribution to this engagement exercise and look forward to hearing from you.

Planning Information

The Welsh Parliament, Senedd Cymru, is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the potential future procurement of a Managing an Office Training Framework for Members of the Senedd and their staff. This questionnaire seeks market insight on the likely scope, possible lot structure, delivery approach, commercial model and potential barriers to participation. The information gathered through this engagement will support the Welsh Parliament in shaping any subsequent procurement strategy. Participation is voluntary, and responses will be used for research and planning purposes only. Completion of the questionnaire does not form part of any formal procurement process, nor does it create any obligation or advantage in any future tender. Suppliers with relevant experience in delivering related training services are encouraged to take part. Your insights will help ensure that any future approach is well informed, proportionate, and aligned with best practice. To obtain a copy of the questionnaire please email Olivia Spilsbury at Olivia.Spilsbury@senedd.wales. Responses must be submitted to Olivia Spilsbury at Olivia.Spilsbury@senedd.wales by Wednesday 5th August 2026. We appreciate your time and contribution to this engagement exercise and look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d08d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069029-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 20 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF99 1SN
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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