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title: "Capabilities Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051994"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Capabilities Programme

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051994

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has completed the procurement process for its 'Capabilities Programme', which aims to enhance emergency preparedness and response. This contract was awarded directly to Serco Ltd, recognising their unique position as the sole provider with the requisite expertise. The programme involves designing and delivering resilience training and strategic advice across departments and partner organisations. Located in Cardiff, the project operates under the Welsh devolved regulations and falls within the services category, specifically targeting research and consultancy, development services, and training seminars. The contract, valued at £1.8 million gross, will run from 3rd July 2025 to 2nd July 2028, after being awarded on 1st July 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award due to Serco's exclusive rights in delivering these services at a national level, as per UK legislation.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large firms specialised in consultancy and training services, such as Serco, which are well-positioned to contribute to national resilience planning and training initiatives. The contract's reliance on a direct award to a single supplier demonstrates the importance of possessing specialised knowledge and capabilities in this niche area. Other companies seeking similar opportunities might consider developing unique expertise that could justify a direct award in the future. This contract supports companies focused on strategic consultancy, development of government doctrines, and training programmes, thereby fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in public sector services.

## Notice

Provision of specialist services to support the Welsh Government's Capabilities Programme, including the design and delivery of resilience training, exercising, planning support, and strategic advice to enhance emergency preparedness and response across departments and partner organisations. The anticipated annual contract value is PS300k exc. VAT and an additional budget of up to PS200k exc. VAT per annum is available as an option for any increases in demand.

### Procurement Information

Based on there being no other providers that deliver in this area, which has the assurance of the commercial crest behind it. While other organisations may deliver some of the singular products needed e.g. specific one off training, only Serco through the contract with the Cabinet Office operates as the single provider supporting the development of UK national doctrine, guidance and standards through the identification and promotion of good practice, collaboration and continuous improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038736-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80522000 - Training seminars

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038736-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 09:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033976-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 18:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023508-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038736-2025
  9th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033976-2025
  20th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023508-2025
  20th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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