Award

National Survey for Wales, 2026-27 to 2031/2033

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2025 at 00:00

Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Planning

06 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has culminated in the awarding of the "National Survey for Wales, 2026-27 to 2031/2033" contract. This initiative falls under the industry category of general public services, focusing on fieldwork and data collection across Wales. The procurement involved an open procedure, starting with the tender release on 16th December 2024 and concluding with the contract award on 6th May 2025. The awarded contract will see the National Centre for Social Research conducting a range of survey activities from March 2026 until potentially March 2033. The surveys aim to gather extensive data from Welsh households using an online-first approach, with Cardiff serving as the central location for the Welsh Government's operations throughout this process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in survey methodologies, data analysis, and related technological services. The business expected to thrive in this competitive environment would ideally be capable of delivering high-quality technical services, as 80% of the award criteria focused on technical quality. The project, valued initially at £12,487,477 with potential expansion up to £21,450,000, invites collaborative and consortium-based approaches, making it ideal for large-scale enterprises or well-established firms in the service industry. The long-term nature of the contract also provides a platform for sustainable business development while contributing to community benefits through work experience and training opportunities.

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Notice Title

National Survey for Wales, 2026-27 to 2031/2033

Notice Description

Under the contract, the Contractor will conduct fieldwork for the National Survey from March 2026 until March 2031 (with the option to extend fieldwork to March 2032 or March 2033), and to supply the resulting annual data files to the Client along with technical documentation. The proposed survey will cover a wide range of topics, gathering data from a random sample of adults across Wales, and will be online-first (with an alternative mode available).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government intends to procure a new contract to deliver the National Survey for Wales, using an online-first approach for survey responses. The requirement is to carry out a cross-sectional continuous annual survey, lasting 30 minutes on average, of a random sample of people in Wales living in private households.. As there are additional options permissible within the tender the total value of the contract could be higher than the stipulated award price but the ceiling value over the maximum duration of the contract will be up to 21,450,000 GBP.

Options: As part of the tender there were additional optional extras requested and included.

Renewal: Option to extend for a maximum of 2 years on an annual basis (up until 2033)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145831
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145831
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79311210 - Telephone survey services

79315000 - Social research services

79342310 - Customer survey services

79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,450,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,450,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,487,477 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months 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
Contact Name
Chris McGowan, James Ogwen Roberts
Contact Email
chris.mcgowan@gov.wales, cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales, james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494338
    National Survey for Wales, 2026-27 to 2031/2033 - Under the contract, the Contractor will conduct fieldwork for the National Survey from March 2026 until March 2031 (with the option to extend fieldwork to March 2032 or March 2033), and to supply the resulting annual data files to the Client along with technical documentation. The proposed survey will cover a wide range of topics, gathering data from a random sample of adults across Wales, and will be online-first (with an alternative mode available). More information on the planned survey design is set out in the attached document.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496180
    National Survey for Wales, 2026-27 to 2031/2033 - Under the contract, the Contractor will conduct fieldwork for the National Survey from March 2026 until March 2031 (with the option to extend fieldwork to March 2032 or March 2033), and to supply the resulting annual data files to the Client along with technical documentation. The proposed survey will cover a wide range of topics, gathering data from a random sample of adults across Wales, and will be online-first (with an alternative mode available).
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY509555
    National Survey for Wales, 2026-27 to 2031/2033 - Under the contract, the Contractor will conduct fieldwork for the National Survey from March 2026 until March 2031 (with the option to extend fieldwork to March 2032 or March 2033), and to supply the resulting annual data files to the Client along with technical documentation. The proposed survey will cover a wide range of topics, gathering data from a random sample of adults across Wales, and will be online-first (with an alternative mode available).

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