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Council Tax Focus Groups

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, recently completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Council Tax Focus Groups." This contract, valued at £56,272, involves research services to assess the impact of council tax on various population groups, particularly focusing on low-income households, ethnic minorities, and disabled individuals. This tender falls under the services category with a main procurement classification of "Research and development services and related consultancy services." The contract was signed on 1st July 2025, marking the culmination of a process that attracted 13 bids. The awarded supplier, Strategic Research And Insight, is tasked with conducting focus groups and interviews to gather insights into budget management and lived experiences related to council tax.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and public policy, especially those experienced in engaging with diverse demographic groups. Companies with expertise in social research, community engagement, and policy analysis are particularly well-suited to compete for similar projects in the future. Such contracts allow businesses to expand their portfolio in governmental research projects and offer them exposure to strategic assignments that can contribute to meaningful socio-economic insights. Additionally, successful involvement in such tenders can enhance a company's credibility and position it as a leader in research and consultancy within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Council Tax Focus Groups

Notice Description

This Council Tax Focus Group tender covered the procurement and project management of a research project to explore and understand the impact of council tax on different population groups. The awarded research contractor will undertake a series of focus groups and interviews with individuals and community/umbrella organisations to provide insight into budget management, council tax support and lived experience with council tax, identifying both common barriers and examples of best practice, across the different groups. The different population groups will need to make up the sample include the following demographic groups:- Low-income households, including those on the edge of the income thresholds;- Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities; and- Disabled people and households receiving disability benefits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153150
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153150
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 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

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

STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice URLs

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