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Review of Forestry Training - CPD and Post 16 Education

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Review of Forestry Training – CPD and Post 16 Education has reached the award stage as of 10th March 2026. Managed by the Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, this contract focuses on marketing management consultancy services within the forestry sector. With an award value of £74,513, the contract has been assigned to Arad Research, also located in Cardiff. The tender aimed to assess the current educational support systems in forestry, providing recommendations to improve employment and training pathways in Wales. The contract was signed on 6th February 2026, marking its active commencement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy, education, and forestry sectors, especially those with expertise in policy evaluation, training development, and sectoral analysis. Companies with skills in executing comprehensive studies, facilitating focus groups, and developing strategic recommendations will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, organisations capable of benchmarking against other UK regions and contributing to strategic forestry initiatives stand to benefit from involvement in government-sponsored projects. The procurement process attracted a competitive field, with five bids submitted, demonstrating active interest in promoting forestry education and employment.

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Notice Title

Review of Forestry Training - CPD and Post 16 Education

Notice Description

To deliver an action from the Timber Industrial Strategy, Making Wood Work for Wales;Review existing mechanisms of support for post-16 training, including Apprenticeships, support needed for the development of off-site timber training, post-16 entry to forestry and the promotion of forestry to those with transferrable experience and skills.o Map existing provisiono Assess alignment with current and future industry needso Evaluate accessibility, effectiveness, and learner outcomes.o Prepare and issue a questionnaire and deliver focus group discussions to appraise the FFF funded project.o Identify barriers to participationo Identify progression routes and barriers for learners including accessibility.o Review of the barriers faced by employers within the forestry sector when recruiting and retaining staff.o Benchmark Welsh provision against other UK nations to include vocational and apprenticeship models where useful.o Make prioritised, actionable recommendations for policy-makers, providers and employers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162705
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162705
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,513 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 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
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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

ARAD RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice URLs

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