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FC067/2024/2025 - Review of Education in Wales marque and communications

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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11 Apr 2025 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), based in Cardiff, has conducted a tender for the project titled "FC067/2024/2025 - Review of Education in Wales marque and communications" under the services category. The procurement process aimed to review and set recommendations for Education Wales marque and workforce communications, ultimately supporting the development of a strategic communications plan aligning with policy aims. The award stage has been reached, and the contract was signed on 19th March 2025, with the project valued at £27,863. The main contracting authority is the Welsh Government's Corporate Procurement Services, headquartered at Parc Cathays, Cardiff.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, strategic communications, and marketing. Companies with a strong background in these areas could find substantial growth potential by assisting the Welsh Government in enhancing its education policy communications. The awarded contract has gone to "Cowshed," a communications firm based in Cardiff, suggesting that businesses with local presence and expertise in the public sector may find themselves particularly well-suited for such opportunities. This contract signifies not just a financial gain but also a prestigious project that could bolster a firm's portfolio and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FC067/2024/2025 - Review of Education in Wales marque and communications

Notice Description

Contract in two phases, the first to undertake a review of the Education Wales marque and workforce communications, and secondly to set out recommendations from the review which will support the Welsh Government's Education Communications and Marketing teams to develop a strategic comms plan for the next 2 to 3 years supporting the policy aims of boosting standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149894
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149894
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,863 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
smith, kate
Contact Email
kate.smith@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COWSHED

Further Information

Notice URLs

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