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Evaluation of the Empty Homes Grant

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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14 May 2025 at 08:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has awarded a contract to Opinion Research Services Ltd for the "Evaluation of the Empty Homes Grant". Classified under social research services, this service contract involves a comprehensive process and impact evaluation of the grant. The research will incorporate both qualitative and quantitative methods, such as focus groups and surveys, in collaboration with local authorities and grant applicants. Signed on April 4, 2025, the procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with this contract now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, particularly those specialising in housing and community evaluations. Companies with expertise in mixed-method research design and data analysis will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. It also highlights the growing demand for analytical and evaluative services within the public sector, fostering potential growth for firms able to deliver insightful assessments of governmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Empty Homes Grant

Notice Description

Process and Impact Evaluation of the Empty Homes grant. The research will feature a mixed methods design, engaging scheme participating local authorities in focus groups/interviews and engaging grant applicants via a survey. The research will also include an analysis of monitoring data from the scheme's administrator, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150882
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150882
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 202510 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
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

OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

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