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FC075/2024/2025 - Innovation Strategy Scoping Study

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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03 Jul 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process involves the Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, undertaking a project titled "Innovation Strategy Scoping Study" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and consultancy services. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage as of July 2025, with the contract signed on 13th May 2025. The aim of this study is pivotal in preparing for future evaluations of the "Wales Innovates" strategy, outlined earlier this year. The awarded project is situated at Cathays Park and underscores the Welsh Government's commitment to enhancing strategic implementation and impact within their innovation framework.

The tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, social research, and evaluation consultancy services. Miller Research (UK) Ltd, a consultancy based in Abergavenny, has been awarded the contract valued at £84,950. This opportunity beckons businesses adept in offering robust evaluation and strategic analysis to participate in similar future endeavours. Companies poised with expertise in consultancy and research services, especially those familiar with innovative strategic initiatives, stand a good chance to thrive in such procurement processes, facilitating growth and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FC075/2024/2025 - Innovation Strategy Scoping Study

Notice Description

Welsh Government published its Innovation Strategy, Wales Innovates, in February 2023 and its subsequent delivery plan in October 2023. A commitment was made in Wales Innovates to undertake evaluations at years three and five to explore strategy implementation, progress and impacts. Due to the breadth and complexity of Wales Innovates, a scoping study is required in preparation for the year 3 and year 5 evaluations. The aim of the scoping study is to articulate the theory, assumptions, evidence and readiness underpinning Wales Innovates and to use this information to develop recommendations for a robust evaluation programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153001
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20256 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

MILLER RESEARCH (UK

Further Information

Notice URLs

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