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new OECD User Survey of 19-26-year-olds: Experiences of School-based Career Development Activities

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process spearheaded by the Llywodraeth Cymru, or Welsh Government, involves the award of a contract within the education sector. The contract, titled "new OECD User Survey of 19-26-year-olds: Experiences of School-based Career Development Activities," focuses on economic research services and aims to explore how school-based career development activities affect long-term outcomes such as employment and wages. The location for the buyer is Cardiff, UK, whereas the supplier, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, is based in Paris, France. This process is at the award stage as of 10th March 2026, with the contract having been signed on 24th February 2026. Only one bid was received for this tender, reflecting its specialised nature.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses within the economic research sector, particularly those specialising in educational and career development analysis. It encourages firms adept at conducting large-scale, internationally benchmarked studies to elevate their market presence by partnering with a well-regarded governmental body. Enterprises proficient in collating robust evidence on educational impacts and those interested in facilitating youth employment and skill development would find this contract appealing. Engaging in this procurement could bolster a company’s reputation in the educational policy research domain, providing exposure to international collaborations and setting a precedence for similar initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

new OECD User Survey of 19-26-year-olds: Experiences of School-based Career Development Activities

Notice Description

participation in the OECD's Survey of Transitions, Employment and Preparation (STEP)--a one off, internationally benchmarked study targeting young adults aged 19-26. The survey is designed to generate robust evidence on how school based career development activities influence long term outcomes such as employment, wages, job satisfaction, and equitable access to support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162710
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162710
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

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,750 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
24 Feb 20262 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

ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT) DIRECTORATE FOR EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Further Information

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