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Contract for UKSPF Evaluation for South-West Wales

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea undertook a procurement process titled "Contract for UKSPF Evaluation for South-West Wales" under the services category, focusing on financial, business analysis, and evaluation consultancy services. Located in Swansea, this procurement reached its award stage as of 19th February 2026. Originally initiated as a tender, the process aimed to appoint consultancy services for assessing the UK Shared Prosperity Fund's success in South-West Wales. The tender period ended on 30th January 2025, with an award period closure on 3rd February 2025. The procurement method employed was open, allowing wide participation from interested parties.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in financial, business, research, and management services, particularly those with expertise in project evaluation and development consultancy. Businesses with a track record in delivering consultancy services to regional bodies or consortia would be advantageous, given the complexity and scope of the evaluation. With ten bids submitted, the competition emphasised the demand for strategic consultancy services geared towards government and regional authorities. Companies like Wavehill Limited, with experience in research and evaluation services, exemplify the types of firms well-suited for engaging with such initiatives.

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Notice Title

Contract for UKSPF Evaluation for South-West Wales

Notice Description

Swansea Council is seeking to appoint a consultancy team to carry out and provide an assessment and evaluation report regarding the success of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) in South West Wales in realising the key objectives and needs outlined in the Regional Investment Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147503
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147503
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEHILL

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