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Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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09 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has concluded its procurement process for the "Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025". This falls within the services industry category and is part of their general public services initiatives. The process was managed through a call-off competition under the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126). This contract, valued at approximately GBP 135,150 ex. VAT, was awarded on 21st May 2025. It is categorised under CPV codes 73110000 and 79315000, indicating research and business services. This procurement falls under the 'award' and 'contract' stages, having employed a limited procurement method without prior publication, signifying a tailored approach for bidders who meet specific criteria predefined by the buyer.

The Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 presents significant opportunities, particularly for SMEs eager to provide research insights. The successful bidder was Wavehill Limited, an SME based in Aberaeron, illustrating the viability for similar small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in such tenders. The evaluation will span over a 15-month period with a strong emphasis on technical quality, highlighting the need for businesses with robust research capabilities. Companies specialising in the services category or those with expertise in research and strategic evaluations will find such opportunities lucrative and conducive to fostering growth and expanding their portfolio through government collaborations.

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Notice Title

Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025

Notice Description

A call-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 via the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126). The successful bidder will be awarded a 15 month contract with an estimated value of GBP 150,000 exc. VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A cal-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 under the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126).

Procurement Information

Call-off competition from the Research & Insights DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152031
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152031
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 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
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WAVEHILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN517145
    Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 - A call-off competition was prepared on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in order to establish a contract for the Tech Valleys Evaluation 2025 via the CCS Research & Insights agreement (RM6126). The successful bidder will be awarded a 15 month contract with an estimated value of GBP 150,000 exc. VAT.

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