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Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Pilot - Evaluation

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government aimed at evaluating the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer pilot in Wales has progressed to the award stage. The procurement, categorised under services with specific focus on research, economic, and social research services, was conducted through a tender process. The main contract was awarded on 19th December 2025 to Ob3 Research (Old Bell 3 Ltd) based in Carmarthen. This initiative, located in Cardiff, seeks to assess the impact and outcomes of the Trailblazer pilot, specifically targeting economically inactive individuals due to long-term health conditions or caring responsibilities. The Welsh Government, operating from Cathays Park in Cardiff, sought timely and robust information from the evaluation to draw learning from the pilot intervention.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analysis to engage with a significant government contract, fostering growth through strategic national initiatives. Companies proficient in delivering comprehensive evaluation reports in social and economic domains are particularly well-suited to partake in similar opportunities. The emphasis on contextual analysis opens avenues for organisations with a strong background in handling social evaluation projects, allowing such entities to expand their portfolios by contributing to impactful policy-shaping projects. As the award stage completes, interested parties can glean insights for preparing future competitive bids in government procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Pilot - Evaluation

Notice Description

Contract for the evaluation of the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer pilot in Wales, focused on the delivery and early outcomes of the Trailblazer pilot.This evaluation will consider what difference the Trailblazer has made to people who are economically inactive due to long term ill health and/or caring responsibilities in the pilot areas in Wales. The aim of the contract is to provide Welsh Government with timely, robust information on the implementation and indicative outcomes of the trailblazer pilots with a key focus on establishing learning from the intervention taking account of contextual considerations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159982
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159982
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

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social 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
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 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
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

OB3 RESEARCH (OLD BELL 3

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