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Housing with Care Fund Evaluation

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, has awarded the contract titled "Housing with Care Fund Evaluation." The contract aims to provide a detailed understanding of the workforce and skills landscape in the culture sector within Wales through comprehensive research services. It falls under the industry category of services, specifically research services as per CPV classification. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage on 11 March 2026. The contract was signed with Old Bell 3 Ltd (Ob3 Research) on 6 March 2026 following a mini competition conducted under the CCS Research and Insights DPS (RM6126). The contract location is primarily in Wales, suggesting the involvement of Welsh stakeholders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the cultural sector. Organisations with expertise in workforce and skills analysis can leverage this opportunity to not only contribute evidence-backed recommendations but also enhance their portfolio with governmental projects. The competitive nature of the tender saw five bids, indicating a robust market interest. Businesses capable of delivering nuanced analyses across sectors, particularly in the context of cultural workforce dynamics, are well-suited for such engagements and can drive business growth by aligning their offerings with governmental needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing with Care Fund Evaluation

Notice Description

Contract to provide the Welsh Government with a comprehensive, cross-sectoral understanding of the current and future workforce and skills landscape within the culture sector in Wales. The commissioned research will identify and address gaps in existing data and studies, building an overarching, up-to-date view of the sector's workforce.Mini Competition under the CCS Research and Insights DPS (RM6126).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162568
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162568
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
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

OLD BELL 3 LTD (OB3 RESEARCH

Further Information

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