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Income Maximisation Campaign 2025/26

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by the Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, focuses on the "Income Maximisation Campaign 2025/26," aimed at running a promotional campaign encouraging public application for unclaimed benefits. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with Cowshed Communication Limited, also based in Cardiff, selected as the supplier. The official contract was signed on the 14th of October 2025, and the initial campaign contract duration is set for eight months, with a potential extension until March 2027. The total contract value is £279,067.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services to engage in public sector projects. Businesses that have expertise in managing communication campaigns and can demonstrate an ability to enhance public engagement in services will find this contract particularly beneficial. The project allows innovative businesses to showcase their capabilities in maximising digital outreach and public interaction strategies. Given the nature of the campaign and its scope, businesses with a track record of delivering successful public awareness initiatives will be well-suited to compete in this arena.

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Notice Title

Income Maximisation Campaign 2025/26

Notice Description

The successful bidder is required to run a Campaign to encourage the public to apply for any unclaimed benefits they may be entitled to using the Advice Cymru advice service. The initial contract will be for 8 months, with an optional extension of an additional 10 months up to 31st March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156642
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156642
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,067 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 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
Not specified
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

COWSHED COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice URLs

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