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Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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24 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, identified as the buyer, has completed a public procurement process titled "Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales." This procurement falls under the category of general public services and was focused on understanding the utilisation of INSET days by schools and local authorities to improve educational outcomes in Wales. The process was conducted as a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), RM6126, with the procurement method being limited, signifying an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The value of the contract awarded amounts to £138,925. The award date was 23rd May 2025, and the geographical focus is primarily within the UK region UKL, encompassing locations such as Cardiff.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in educational research and consultancy services. As the process was conducted via a Call off competition within an established DPS, it suggests potential for further research projects of similar nature through the same system, catering towards developing practitioner skills for enhancing learner outcomes. Businesses like Miller Research (UK) Ltd, which was awarded the contract and operates as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), exemplify firms well-placed to bid for future opportunities, especially those with expertise in evidential policy context and price efficiency. This creates an attractive avenue for SMEs aiming to expand their offerings in public services research and consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales

Notice Description

The Welsh Government ran a mini competition in order to commission research to understand how schools and local authorities use INSET days to support practitioners to develop their practice and skills to improve outcomes for learners. The opportunity was procured via a Call off competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government ran a mini competition in order tocommission research to understand how schools and local authorities use INSET days to support practitioners to develop their practice and skills to improve outcomes for learners. The opportunity was procured via a Call off competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126).

Procurement Information

This notice is issued to provide the result of a mini competition run under the Research and Insights DPS ( RM6126) an established Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153909
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153909
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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
CPS Advice Mailbox
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@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
TLL Wales
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 Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL527532
    Research into INSET (In Service Education and Training) Days in Wales - The Welsh Government ran a mini competition in order to commission research to understand how schools and local authorities use INSET days to support practitioners to develop their practice and skills to improve outcomes for learners. The opportunity was procured via a Call off competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126).

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