Award

Provision of Public Affairs Services

COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (MEDR)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 10:13

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 13:51

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr), based in Cardiff, recently completed the award stage of a procurement for the "Provision of Public Affairs Services". The contract, awarded to Camlas Limited, involves delivering high-quality public affairs services to support Medr's strategic engagement and public affairs objectives. This procurement, classified under the services category with additional classifications in market research and public relations, had its contract signed on 6th November 2025 following an open procurement method. The tender process was facilitated via eTenderwales, with the original tender period ending on 20th October 2025, and the award confirmed by 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, market research, and consultancy services. Companies equipped to provide politically astute and responsive public affairs services would find this contract a lucrative avenue for business growth. Such contracts not only allow for the expansion of service portfolios but also provide a platform to engage with government agencies, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector in Wales. Modern consultancy and market research firms with experience in public sector engagement are particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Public Affairs Services

Notice Description

Public Affairs Services that delivers a high-quality, responsive, and politically astute service that supports Medr's strategic engagement and public affairs objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156165
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156165
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

79310000 - Market research services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 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
COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (MEDR)
Contact Name
Tina Struebig
Contact Email
tina.struebig@medr.cymru
Contact Phone
+44 7815500142

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMLAS

Further Information

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