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Education Digital Monitoring & Insights

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, has awarded a contract for "Education Digital Monitoring & Insights" to the company Equinox. This procurement process falls under the services category, with a focus on social research services as per the CPV classification 79315000. The contract was signed on 29th July 2025, concluding the award stage of the process. It involves providing continuous monitoring and insights in the education sector, along with recommendations for communications strategies and guidance on managing misinformation if required. The process saw participation from three bidders, indicating healthy competition.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specializing in digital monitoring solutions and strategic communications within the education sector. It is ideally suited for businesses with expertise in social research and those capable of delivering insights that influence policy and communication strategies. The awarded value of £80,000 reflects the importance of comprehensive monitoring and insight services, especially in a dynamic field like education where timely information can significantly impact decision-making processes.

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Notice Title

Education Digital Monitoring & Insights

Notice Description

Provide a comprehensive and regular monitoring and insight service focused on the education sector. Provide recommendations for communications based on the insight and, if needed, provide advice on how to counter disinformation and misinformation if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155041
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155041
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 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

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

EQUINOX

Further Information

Notice URLs

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