Award

Economy, Employment & Skills Study for the Vale of Glamorgan Council

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 15:00

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 15:24

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has successfully concluded the award stage of a public procurement process focused on a study entitled "Economy, Employment & Skills Study for the Vale of Glamorgan Council". This procurement, classified under research consultancy services, involves analysing economic, employment, and skills data. The study required engagement with key industries and stakeholders, emphasising the Council's commitment to addressing regional development needs. Located in Barry, the Council embarked on an open procurement method for this service. A significant date in this process was the signing of the contract on 8th August 2025, following the closing of the tender period on 21st July 2025. The supplier selected for this contract was Wavehill Limited.

This tender opportunity presents substantial potential for businesses in the consultancy industry, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis, employment trends, and skill development. Companies that focus on engaging with both public and private sector stakeholders could find increased growth prospects with such contracts. The Council's emphasis on supporting its journey towards Net Zero Carbon also encourages collaboration with businesses that deliver sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions, aligning with the project's broader regional enhancement goals. This aligns with many businesses’ strategic objectives for sustainable development and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economy, Employment & Skills Study for the Vale of Glamorgan Council

Notice Description

The Vale of Glamorgan Council ("the Council") wishes to appoint consultants to undertake an economy, employment and skills analysis using existing datasets, research, and engagement with key industries and stakeholders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152542
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152542
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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20258 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
VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF63 4RU
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
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEHILL

Further Information

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