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Council Tax Income Analysis

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, is advancing in the procurement process with the recent awarding of a contract titled "Council Tax Income Analysis." This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social research services, and is situated in the heart of Cardiff. On 4th March 2026, the contract reached the award stage, signifying the collaboration between the government and Ascendant Solutions Ltd, a supplier based in Doncaster. The contract was signed on 3rd March 2026, marking the transition from the tender stage to the active contract. This initiative aims to evaluate the effectiveness of tailored, data-driven communication in foreclosing formal enforcement action regarding council tax matters.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, data analysis, and communication technologies. With the contract valued at £360,000, it provides an attractive financial prospect for those specialising in innovative solutions and consultancy services. Ascendant Solutions Ltd's involvement suggests the tender is well-suited for firms with experience in developing analytics-driven solutions to inform policy actions. The tailored nature of the messaging project provides room for businesses focused on personalised communication strategies to demonstrate their expertise, opening doors for growth and expanded client bases within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Council Tax Income Analysis

Notice Description

Pilot to evaluate whether tailored, data-driven messaging can prevent households from escalating to formal enforcement action

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162388
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162388
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS

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