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Research and Evidence for Community Assets Commission

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the project titled "Research and Evidence for Community Assets Commission" to Cardiff University. The procurement process was completed under a limited procurement method with the rationale of an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The project involved the provision of academic research, stakeholder engagement, and evidence analysis to support the Task and Finish Group in Wales. The award value was £170,000, with the contract signed on 6th February 2024.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses with expertise in academic research and stakeholder engagement services. Cardiff University secured the contract due to their knowledge and expertise in planning and geography in Wales. The direct award aimed to mitigate potential conflicts of interest that could challenge the evidence provided to the Commission. Businesses with similar expertise and capabilities may find future opportunities in similar service-based procurements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Research and Evidence for Community Assets Commission

Notice Description

Formation of a Commission to look into various aspects of community asset transfers in Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of academic research, stakeholder engagement and evidence analysis to support the work of the Task and Finish Group.

Procurement Information

This voluntary ex ante transparency notice is intended to provide notice of the Authority's decision to proceed with awarding a contract to Cardiff University for academic support for the newly formed Commission. The reason for the direct award is that there is a risk that there could be a potential conflict of interest with other interested bidders with the one of the lobby/interest groups might make a successful bid, which would challenge the robustness of the evidence provided to the Commission. Cardiff University have the knowledge and expertise in both planning and geography in Wales whilst also not having potential conflicts of interest due to their independence with the Commission being formed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139104
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139104
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales, daviesg74@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648, +44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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