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C038/2025/2026 - Review of Welsh Government Learning Grant (Further Education) (WGLG FE)

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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01 Jul 2025 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, has awarded a contract for the "C038/2025/2026 - Review of Welsh Government Learning Grant (Further Education) (WGLG FE)" project. This tender focuses on research services within the industry category of social and research services, specifically located in Cardiff, Wales. The procurement has transitioned to the award stage as of 1 July 2025, with Old Bell 3 Ltd (Ob3 Research) being the successful supplier. The contract was signed on 26 June 2025, with a value of £47,692.50, and it is currently active.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in research and social analysis, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive evaluations and assessments in the educational sector. Companies with a track record in delivering insights on policy impact and educational grant efficacy would find this project aligned with their capabilities. As the procurement sector increasingly values methodical and data-driven approaches, businesses that possess expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C038/2025/2026 - Review of Welsh Government Learning Grant (Further Education) (WGLG FE)

Notice Description

Research to review the Welsh Government Learning Grant (Further Education) (WGLG (FE)) focusing on understanding the profile of recipients, the current eligibility criteria and impact on participation in Tertiary Education of the Welsh Government Learning Grant (FE).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152894
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152894
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,692 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Mark Davies
Contact Email
mark.davies@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

OLD BELL 3 LTD (OB3 RESEARCH

Further Information

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