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Analysis of Wales Current Population SLC Needs

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Analysis of Wales Current Population SLC Needs" has reached the award stage as of 11th August 2025. The purchasing organisation is Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research consultancy services, and pertains to an analysis of speech, language, and communication needs among children and young people in Wales. Better Communication CIC from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, has been awarded the contract valued at £122,480. The contract was signed on 14th July 2025, and activities will likely impact partner agencies involved with children's services across Wales. The procurement method utilises a tender process that attracted one bid.

This tender presents growth opportunities for consultancy and service-oriented businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development, child services, and communication support systems. Companies that offer innovative data analysis tools or have expertise in child development and public health services would find this tender particularly relevant. It helps businesses engage with a significant governmental body, expanding their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector contracts. This project allows a hands-on opportunity to influence the service models adopted by governmental and third-party agencies in response to identified needs, potentially leading to further collaboration and contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

Analysis of Wales Current Population SLC Needs

Notice Description

Utilising the Balanced System(r) understand phase tools from Better Communication CIC will give a comprehensive national dataset for the population, demographic and predicted speech, language & communication needs of children & young people. This will triangulate with the current speech & language therapy service offer both in terms of the demand on services but also the models of provision & interaction with partner agencies supporting children & young people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154557
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154557
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@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

BETTER COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice URLs

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