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Measuring Democratic Health in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has initiated a procurement process titled "Measuring Democratic Health in Wales," focusing on research services within the social research services industry category. The location of the project is primarily Caerdydd, Cardiff. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with key dates including the contract signing on 14th March 2025, and a final report deadline in October 2025. The buyer is the Welsh Government’s Local Government and Public Services research branch, in collaboration with the Elections Division, aiming to develop measures to monitor Wales' democratic health. Alma Economics Limited has been selected as the supplier, with a contract value of £49,900 for a 9-month project duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and policymaking, particularly those with expertise in democratic assessments and social research methodologies. The project involves consultation with topic experts and the implementation of indicators derived through a Delphi panel, making it suitable for businesses adept in scientific analysis, consultancy, and bilingual research delivery. Consortia bidding is encouraged, providing smaller enterprises the chance to collaborate and contribute to the development of impactful political and social metrics in Wales.

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Notice Title

Measuring Democratic Health in Wales

Notice Description

The Local Government and Public Services research branch (KAS, Welsh Government) has been asked by Elections Division (Welsh Government) to commission research to develop a set of measures that can be used by Welsh Government to track, monitor, and assess Wales's democratic health. The proposed research aims to build on current literature and identify example of good practice across other small nation-states and regional governments to explore a set of indicators that are most appropriate for use in a Welsh context. The proposed research project will set out a package of 5 to 6 indicators that can be implemented by the Welsh Government to measure and monitor democratic health. These indicators will be derived in consultation with topic experts through a Delphi panel to obtain consensus on a set of key indicators. The programme of work will run for 9 months. Fieldwork will be delivered in English and Welsh, and a final bilingual report will be required in October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146200
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146200
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Service, Welsh Ministers
Contact Email
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

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