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Democratic Impact and Change in 2026 - Citizens' Perspectives and Understanding

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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12 Nov 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), based in Cardiff, has concluded the award stage of a tender titled "Democratic Impact and Change in 2026 - Citizens' Perspectives and Understanding". This procurement process focused on research services in the services category and sought insights into citizen perspectives on democratic changes in Wales, particularly linked to the 2026 Senedd election and reforms. The award was issued on 4th November 2025 following the evaluation of six bids. The contracted supplier is Thinks Insight And Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited, located in London, indicating that this process was effectively concluded with a supplier now engaged to deliver the required research.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in public policy analysis and citizen engagement. Companies that can provide robust and representative evidence, especially regarding political and social issues, would find such tenders beneficial for growth. The focus on services related to democratic processes offers a niche market for businesses that excel in offering insights into public opinion and policy impact, thus potentially expanding their portfolio within the governmental research arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Democratic Impact and Change in 2026 - Citizens' Perspectives and Understanding

Notice Description

Research contract for which the main purpose of the proposed research is to generate robust, inclusive, and representative evidence on citizen perspectives regarding democratic change in Wales, particularly in the context of the 2026 Senedd election and associated reforms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158055
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158055
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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