Tender

UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 12:53

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

The Welsh Government is seeking to commission a research programme as part of the "UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services" tender. This procurement focuses on understanding the demand and costs associated with justice-related services in Wales after the Act's implementation. The industry category for this tender is primarily research and development services. Based in Cardiff, the procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions required by 14:00 on 9th March 2026. The procurement method is open, and interested parties must register on the eTenderwales platform to participate in the process.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in justice-related and government policy studies. It is well-suited for organisations that can provide comprehensive analyses and insights into devolved services' functioning and financial impacts. Consortia bidding is encouraged, offering smaller businesses the chance to collaborate and bring diverse expertise to the table, thereby fostering business growth and expanding engagement with governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Government Sentencing Act and Devolved Services

Notice Description

The UK Government's Sentencing Act became law on 22 January 2026. Welsh Government wants to commission a research programme to understand the current demand and cost for devolved services that support justice-related functions in Wales, and to estimate the impact of the Sentencing Act on these demands and costs once the Act comes into effect.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161259 E-Tender Information:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk- The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation.- Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration.- On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password.- The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page.- In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password.- Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click "Forgot your password?"- Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation.- If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again.- Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform.- Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation).- Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact theHelpdesk to gain access to the Platform.- Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00. Late bids will not be accepted.How To Find The ITT:- Once logged in you must click on 'ITT's Open to all Suppliers'- The e-tender references for this contract are: project_62087 and itt_123026- Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest' button. This will move the ITT from the 'Open to all Suppliers' area to the 'My ITT's' on the home page.- You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the'Attachments' area.- Any questions on the ITT, please use the 'Messages' area to contact the buyer directly - Please do not contact the named person at the top of this notice.(WA Ref:161259)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161259
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161259
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development 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
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Gareth Curless
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000250927

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

Further Information

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