This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has awarded the contract for the Welsh Justice Research Programme, which aims to prepare for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. This procurement process, initiated as an open procedure under the services category, included several key stages. It was completed with the award notice published on 20th February 2025, and the contract signed on 11th February 2025. The programme addresses several commissions on constitutional arrangements in Wales and aims to build upon existing research related to the devolution of justice. The procurement originated in Cardiff, UK, with an overall contract value of £299,845, and was managed by the Government’s Corporate Procurement Services.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and larger educational institutions with robust research capabilities. Organisations involved in public services, legal research, and policy analysis are particularly well-suited to compete for such projects. By providing comprehensive research and insights, businesses can help shape important policy developments in Welsh justice and policing, thereby establishing themselves as key players within the public sector. The contract also highlights the importance of delivering community benefits, aligning with economic and social objectives, making it an attractive proposition for consortia bidding.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Welsh Justice Research Programme

Notice Description

The Welsh Government wish to commission a programme of research to inform and assist with preparations for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice. The research programme will provide three areas of work: To assist in the assessment of preparedness, capacity and capability for further devolution of justice and policing functions and powers within Welsh Government, as well as potentially within the Senedd and partner and stakeholder organisations in the justice, policing and legal and advice sectors in Wales. To inform discussions and developments relating to the devolution of justice and policing functions and powers, and to consider existing practices to improve outcomes under the current constitutional arrangements. The primary focus will be on youth justice, probation and policing while allowing for the consideration of other aspects of criminal justice where necessary. To provide analysis and research considering tre

Renewal: Contract will run for an initial term of 16 months with the option to extend, on an annual basis, for up to a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143274
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143274
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£299,845 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Possibility that this requirement may be subject to further procurements. In which case a new notice would be issued in 2027.

Notice Status

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

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
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Cardiff Metropolitan University

MILLER RESEARCH (UK) LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL485989
    Welsh Justice Research Programme - The Welsh Government wish to commission a programme of research to inform and assist with preparations for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497802
    Welsh Justice Research Programme - The Welsh Government wish to commission a programme of research to inform and assist with preparations for the potential devolution of policing and justice functions to Wales. The programme of work will respond to various commissions into the constitutional arrangements in Wales and their findings around justice, as well as contributing and building upon existing research relating to the devolution of justice.

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