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Trade Survey for Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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12 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, has entered the award stage of the "Trade Survey for Wales" project. This procurement process involves the contract commission for fieldwork and related tasks, classified under general public services, with an industry focus on services. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was a mini-competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126). The contract was signed on 3rd November 2025 and is set to be executed during fiscal years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. The successful supplier for this contract is IFF Research Ltd, located in London, with the contract valued at £539,038.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and fieldwork services. The procurement process included four bids, all from SMEs, and participation from both UK and non-EU businesses, suggesting a competitive landscape that encourages diverse business engagement. Companies with expertise in project management, comprehensive fieldwork services, and an ability to deliver within strict timescales would find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract's scope and the strategic initiative undertaken by the Welsh Government highlight the value of effective data gathering and analysis in supporting national trade and economic policies.

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Notice Title

Trade Survey for Wales

Notice Description

Contract for the commission of fieldwork and fieldwork-related tasks for the Trade Survey for Wales (TSW).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the commission of fieldwork and fieldwork-related tasks for the Trade Survey for Wales (TSW). The aim of this project is for the Contractor to undertake cognitive testing, a pilot and one year of full fieldwork for the TSW during the FYs 25/26 and 26/27.

Procurement Information

Procurement run as mini competition under CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126). 522 suppliers eligible to bid for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158063
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£539,038 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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